ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS-01
Course Title : Management Functions and Behaviour
Assignment Code : MS- 01/TMA/SEM-I/2013
Coverage : All Blocks

Note : Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 30th April, 2013 to the coordinator of your study center.

1. “Retaining talent, inculcating sense of loyalty for maintaining efficiency in terms of profit generation, managing survival and growth, are some of the most difficult challenges before a professional manager in evergrowing competitive business environment”. Elaborate this statement, explain underlying concepts with examples from the organization you have worked for or familiar with. Briefly describe the situation and the organization, you are referring to.

2. Define and describe Mission, Objectives, Goals, and Strategy in organizational context. Briefly explain the strategy formulation process in an organization you have worked for or familiar with. Briefly describe the organization you are referring to.

3. What are the determinants of organizational climate and culture? Briefly describe how do these affect various functions of the organization. Explain with examples from the organization you have worked for or familiar with. Specifically describe the situations and main features of the organization you are referring to with respect to the concepts referred in this question.

4. What are the factors which influence the structure of an organization and how? Explain with specific example known to you or familiar with. Briefly describe the situation and the factors which specifically influenced the choice of organization structure. Briefly describe the organization/s, you are referring to.

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MS-01

Management Programme

ASSIGNMENT
FIRST SEMESTER
2013

MS- 01: Management Functions