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Ms-3 Dec 2010
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MS-3 : ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT
1. Define Economic Development. State a few indications of economic development in the Indian Context. Briefly discuss the major structural changes experienced by the Indian economy.
2. Discuss the impact of population growth on per capita income and its growth in India.
3. Explain the major structural changes in the Indian Industry since economic reforms were undertaken.
4. Discuss the main features of post 1991 policies on development in India. Do you agree with the statement that while the policies succeeded on growth, they failed on equity?
5. (a) Define market failure and government failure. What kind of consensus seems to be emerging with regard to the role of government in the current scenario ? How and Why ?
(b) Discuss the trends in India’s Foreign Trade over the last two decades.
6. Comment on each of the following statements :
(a) Regional disparities to be removed by encouraging balanced regional development.
(b) India’s current account is fully convertible and capital account is partially convertible.
(c) Foreign capital and technology will largely be beneficial to India’s industrialization and economic development.
(d) The concept mixed economy is still relevant in India.
7. Write short notes on any four of the following :
(a) Cash Reserve Ration and Statutory Liquidity Ratio.
(b) Gross Domestic Product and Gross National Product.
(c) Over the Counter Exchange of India (OTCEI)
(d) Gandhian Model of Development.
(e) Foreign Institutional Investment
Ms-3 Dec 2011
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MS-3 : ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT
1."Management movement in India has been strong and distinct compared to trade unionism and consumerism". Discuss the statement highlighting the implications of professionalisation of management.
2. Briefly analyse the growth and structure of private sector. What according to you are the major differences between private and public sector ?
3. Analyse the major trends in the growth of India's foreign trade. Also discuss why developing country needs to participate in Foreign Trade ?
4. Critically examine the recommendations of the Tax Reforms Committee.
5. Write short notes on any four of the following.
(a) Laissez - faire type of Economy.
(b) Industrial Licensing
(c) OTCEI (Over the Table Counter Exchange of India)
(d) Balance of Payment Account.
(e) Economic Reforms and control of inflation
MS-2 June 2007
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MS-2 : MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
l. Explain the scope and importance of HRM in the present day context. Differentiate between traditional personnel function and HRD.
2. What is Human Resource Planning (HRP) ? Discuss the process of HRP and the problems associated with it.
3. Discuss the concept of competency mapping. Briefly explain the methods of competency mapping
4. What is HRD System ? Enlist the principles in designing an HRD system.
5. Write short notes on any three of the following :
(a) Fringe benefits
(b) Trade Union recognition
(c) Grievance handling
(d) Outsourcing
(e) Importance of team
MS-2 June 2008
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MS-2 : MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
l. Explain the scope and components of HRM. Cite suitable illustrations.
2. Define and describe Human Resource plannihg, the associated problems and the guidelines for making it more effective.
3 Define and describe the competency mapping and its various methods.
4 Explain the concept of Human Resource Development (HRD). Discuss the principles of designing HRD system for an organization.
5- write short notes on any three of the foilowing :
(a) HR accounting
(b) Pay Equity
(c) Stock options
(d) Induction programmes
(e) Mentoring
Ms-2 june-2009
Written by sales@mbaonlinepapers.com sales@mbaonlinepapers.comMS-2 – June-2009
MS-2 : MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
1. Define HRM and differentiate it from traditional Personnel Management. Outline the objectives and functions of HRM.
2. Evaluate the importance of Performance Appraisal (PA) in an organisation. Compare any two methods of PA and their merits and demerits.
3. What is HRP ? Discuss Human Resource Planning Process.
4. Analyse the need for training in an organisation. How can you make Training a strategic managerial function? Discus
5. Write short notes on any three of the following :
(a) ]ob Analysis
(b) Indiscipline
(c) Quality circle
(d) Succession planning
(e) Employee stock option plan
Ms-2 june-2010
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MS-2 : MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
1.Highlight the objectives of HRM ? Briefly explain various HR functions with suitable examples.
2.Discuss the concept of mobility and explain the concept with reference to Promotion and Transfer. Explain with example.
3. Briefly describe the essential elements to be considered for structuring an Assessment centre.
4. Define Training and Retraining. Discuss how training can be converted into a strategic function. Explain with suitable examples.
5. Write short notes on any three of the following :
a) selection Tests
b) growth of Trade Union movement in India
c) employer's Association
d) workers participation in management
(e) Indiscipline
Ms-2 June 2011
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MS-2 : MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
1. Describe the steps and pre- requisites to be followed in Grievance Handling Procedure. Briefly discuss Grievance Management in Indian Industry.
2. Discuss the challenges faced by an HR Manager and how managing challenges would facilitate the efficient use of Resources.
3. Describe the Process of Performance Appraisal. Discuss any two methods of Appraisal and their advantages and Disadvantages.
4. Briefly discuss the importance of outsourcing in the present day business scenario and discuss how outsourcing can be made successful.
5. Write short notes on any three of the following :
(a) Employee Lay off.
(b) Assessment Centre.
(c) Employee Empowerment.
(d) Mentoring.
(e) Succession Planning.
Ms-2 Dec 2007
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MS-2 : MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
l; Explain different objectives and supporting functions of HRM, citing suitable examples.
2. Define recruitment and differentiate it from. selection. Discuss different methods of recruitment.
3. Discuss the concept of potential assessment and its uses-. Explain competency mapping.
4. What are the basic principles of compensation administration ? Analyse the wage strucfure in India, citing suitable examples.
5. Write short notes.
(a) Grievance handling procedure
(b) Roles and obiectives of trade unions
(c) Mentoring
(d) Succession planning
(e) Industrial democracy
Ms-2 Dec 2008
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MS-2 : MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
1. Outline the objectives and functions of HRM with suitable examples.
2. Explain the concept of organisational socialisation. Discuss socialisation factors in organisational set-ups with suitable exdmples.
3. Discuss the objectives of performance coaching. Describe the process of coaching citing examples.
4. Discuss the role of Industrial Democracy in empowerrnent of workers
Write short notes on any three of the following :
(a) Job design
(b) Outsourcing
(c) Potential appraisal
(d) SuccessionPlanning
(u) Mentoring
Ms-2 Dec 2009
Written by sales@mbaonlinepapers.com sales@mbaonlinepapers.comMS-2 - DEC, 2009
MS-2 : Human resource management
1. What are the important factors for determining wage structure of an organisation ? Discuss about any incentive scheme and bring out its some merit.
2. Discuss about various socialisation factors in an organisation and their impact on employees.
3. Differentiate between recruitment and selection. Briefly discuss any two Recruitment Processes and their advantages and disadvantages.
4. Define Worker's Participation in Management (WPM). Briefly discuss the pre-requisites for effective workers' participation
5. Write short notes on any three of the following :
a) Job description
b) Red Hot Stove Rule
c) Potential Assessment
d) Training, evaluation
(e) Employers Association in India
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Ms-2 Dec 2010
Written by sales@mbaonlinepapers.com sales@mbaonlinepapers.comMS-2 - DEC, 2010
MS-2 : Human resource management
1. Briefly describe different Perspectives of Human Resource Management and their importance with suitable illustrations.
2. Discuss the relevance of organisational Socialisation and suggest the ways by which the organisational Socialisation Process could be improved. Give examples.
3. What is competency Mapping ? Discuss any two methods of competency mapping and their effectiveness. Cite examples.
4. Describe the process of coaching and it's usefulness in organisations. Provide suitable examples.
5. Write short notes on any three of the following:
(a) Stock options
(b) Pay equity
(c) Discipline
(d) Employers Association
(e) Out Sourcing
Ms-2 Dec 2011
Written by sales@mbaonlinepapers.com sales@mbaonlinepapers.comMS-2 - DEC, 2011
MS-2 : Human resource management
1. "Regardless of industry type, size or location, the companies are faced with critical challenges of change, intellectual capital, technology, and profitability through growth and globalization." How do you see the changing role and importance of managing Human Resources in the newly 'emerging business scenario. Elaborate and explain with suitable examples.
2. What is the importance and role of Selection Tests ? Briefly describe various types of Selection Tests employed by the organisations.
3. What is an 'Assessment Centre'? What are the internationally recognised elements and essentials for a process to be considered as 'Assessment Centre'? Explain with relevant examples.
4. What is the importance of 'Focus', 'Structure' and 'Functioning' as principles in designing 'HRD System in an organisational setup ? How and why are the boundaries of HRD changing in today's business scenario ? Explain with examples.
5. Write short notes on any three of the following :
(a) Separations
(b) Training - A strategic function
(c) Wage structure in India
(d) Reward Systems
(e) Mediation and Litigation
Ms-1 Dec 2007
Dec 2007 MS-1 : MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS AND BEHAVIOUR
- "Merely designing the organisation structure with efficient groupings to suit its specific requirements may not achieve the desired goals. However ensuring functional integration of these differentiated groups towards the organizational objectives assumes great significance.',' Elaborate this statement and discuss the underlying issues, with suitable examples.
2. What kind of decisions:is a manager generally required to make in organisational context ? Differentiate between decision making under risk and under conflict or competition, with suitable examples
3. what are the basic features of delegation ? what problems do managers generally face in implementing delegation ? Briefly discuss the essential prerequisites for effective delegation.
4. Define and distinguish between the dimensions and determinants of organisational culture. Briefly discuss how culture and ethos are maintained in organisations.
5. Write short notes on any threeof the following :
(a) Delphi Technique
(b) Johari Window
c) Leadership Styles
d) Matrix Structure
e) Span of Control
Ms-1 Dec 2008
Dec 2008 MS-1 : MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS AND BEHAVIOUR
- 'To effectively cope with the demands of diversifying and expanding responsibilities, as a manager moves up in the hierarchy of the managerial positions, the managerneeds to update his skills to do justice with the changing roles in an organisational set up. Elaborate this statement and briefly discuss the underlying concepts with examples.
2. Differentiate between individual and group Decision making. Briefly discuss how can the barriers to effective decision-making be overcome, explain with relevant examples.
3. What are the antecedents and the process of organisational change ? Briefly discuss with suitable examples.
4. What are the elements, Problems, and prerequisites of effective delegation, discuss with suitable examples.
5. Write short notes an any three of the following :
(a) Types of Power
(b) Characteristics of Effective work group
(c) Sources of conflict
(d) Types of leaders
(e) Integration of organisational tasks and activities
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