CWA/ICWA Foundation :: Organisation and Management Fundamentals: June 2007

C-1(OMF)
Revised Syllabus

Time Allowed : 3 Hours Full Marks : 100
The figures in the margin on the right side indicate full marks
SECTION — I
Answer Question No. 1 which is compulsory and any one from the rest.
Marks
1. Do you agree with the following statements? Write 'Yes' or 'No' giving proper reasoning in support of your answer. No marks will be awarded if only 'Yes' or 'No' is stated.
(a)Conceptual skill is most needed at the middle and lower levels of management.
(b)Authority is vested in a position.
(c)Motivation and ability reinforce each other.
(d)Constructive conflicts are desirable.
(e)Informal group may destroy confidentiality of the enterprise.
(f)Scientific management demands a complete mental revolution.
(g)Short span results in flat structure.
(h)Policies and procedures are synonymous.
(i)A supervisor has close interaction with the top management.
(j)Decision-making is all pervasive in nature.
(k)There should be parity between authority and responsibility.
(l)Delegation of authority does not mean transfering responsibility.
(m)Neo classical theory is a field of study which deals with human behaviour.
(n)The objective of an organisation is different from its goal.
(o)The organising process consists of two sub-processes: differentiation and integration.
2x15
2. What is delegation of authority? Distinguish between delegation of authority and decentralisation. 3+7
3. Discuss the main pillars of classical organisation theory. 2½+4

 SECTION — II
Answer any four questions.
 
4. Define control. Discuss the basic steps in control process. 3+12
5. What is planning? Discuss the basic steps in planning. 3+12
6. Discuss the important external sources of recruitment. 15
7. Briefly discuss the basic problems of Public Sector Organisation. Mention the possible steps to overcome them. 9+6
8. Write short notes on any three.
(a)Span of control;
(b)Control by Exception;
(c)Reason for conflict between Line and Staff;
(d)Importance of Staffing;
(e)Organisational Culture..
5x3

__________

© Krishbhavara ♣