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IGNOU MBA Assignments - MS01- Management Functions and Behaviour - 01/TMA-1/SEM-I/2005

FIRST ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS-01

Course Title : Management Functions and Behaviour

Assignment Code : 01/TMA-1/SEM-I/2005

Coverage : Blocks 1, 2 & 3

Note: Attempt both questions and send it to the Coordinator of the Study Centre, you are attached with.

 Q.1. Explain the importance of decision making. What kind of steps have been taken in the process of decision making in your organisation or any other organisation you are acquainted with. How can they be improved? Briefly describe the organisation you are referring to.

Q.2. Explain the Concept of Management By Objectives (MBO). Describe some of the successes and failures associated with MBO in your organisation or any organisation you are familiar with. Briefly describe the organisation you are referring to.

SECOND ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS-01

Course Title : Management Functions and Behaviour

Assignment Code : 01/TMA-2/SEM-I/2005

Coverage : Blocks 4 and 5

Note: Attempt both questions and send it to the Study Centre you are attached with

Q.1 Discuss whether you need any control when every thing going as planned. Design a control system for controlling the performance of your own subordinates, keeping in view the characteristics of effective controls. Examine the control methods and strategies used in your organisation or any organisation you are familiar with. Briefly describe the organisation you are referring to.

Q.2. Explain what is the basis of differentiation of tasks and activities in your organisation or any organisation you are familiar with. Suggest three definite improvements in the organisation structure, which would enhance its effectiveness. Briefly describe the organisation you are referring to.

THIRD ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS-01

Course Title : Management Functions and Behaviour

Assignment Code : 01/TMA-3/SEM-I/2005

Coverage : All Blocks

Note: Attempt both questions and send it to the Study Centre you are attached with.

Q.1 Think about a conflict episode at your workplace between two parties about whom you have some knowledge. What were the antecedent conditions which allowed the conflict to arise ? How did the two parties respectively perceive the conflict situation? How was the conflict managed? Explain.

Q.2. What are the reasons for lack of co-ordination. Discuss the importance of co-ordination. Give one example of each of the three types of inter dependence among work units from your organisation or any other organisation you are familiar with. Briefly describe the organisation you are referring to.