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The document outlines key concepts in business management across five units: Management, Planning, Organizing, Staffing & Direction, and Leadership & Strategic Management. It covers definitions, processes, theories, and the significance of various management practices, including decision-making, organizational structures, recruitment, leadership styles, and strategic planning. Additionally, it addresses challenges faced by managers and the importance of ethical practices and corporate social responsibility in business.

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The document outlines key concepts in business management across five units: Management, Planning, Organizing, Staffing & Direction, and Leadership & Strategic Management. It covers definitions, processes, theories, and the significance of various management practices, including decision-making, organizational structures, recruitment, leadership styles, and strategic planning. Additionally, it addresses challenges faced by managers and the importance of ethical practices and corporate social responsibility in business.

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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT IMPORTANT

UNIT 1: MANAGEMENT
1. Define management and discuss its importance.
2. Explain the nature and process of management.
3. How is management both an art and a science? Discuss.
4. Differentiate between management and administration.
5. Discuss the roles and functions of management.
6. Write short notes on:
o Bureaucratic approach to management
o Scientific management by F.W. Taylor
o Neoclassical approach to management
7. Explain the evolution of management thought.
8. Discuss the various levels of management and their key responsibilities.
9. Explain Henry Mintzberg’s managerial roles with examples.
10. Why is coordination important in management? Explain.
11. Explain the concept of decision-making and its importance in management.
12. What are the challenges faced by modern managers?
13. Compare and contrast classical and modern management theories.
14. Discuss contingency and systems approaches to management.
15. Explain the significance of ethical management practices in business.

UNIT 2: PLANNING
1. Define planning. Discuss its features and significance.
2. What are the various types of planning in management?
3. Explain the steps involved in the planning process.
4. Differentiate between planning and forecasting.
5. Write short notes on:
o Management by Objectives (MBO)
o Decision-making process
6. Explain the barriers to effective planning and ways to overcome them.
7. Discuss the concept of strategic planning and its benefits.
8. How does planning influence controlling in management?
9. What are the limitations of planning? Discuss with examples.
10. Explain the importance of flexibility in planning.
11. Discuss the role of forecasting in business decision-making.
12. What is contingency planning? Why is it necessary?
13. How do businesses formulate and implement business strategies?
14. Explain the difference between tactical and operational planning.
15. How does planning help in achieving organizational goals efficiently?
UNIT 3: ORGANIZING
1. Define organizing and its significance in management.
2. Explain the key steps involved in the process of organizing.
3. Discuss the various types of organizational structures with examples.
4. What is departmentalization? Explain its different types.
5. Differentiate between formal and informal organizations.
6. What is the difference between centralization and decentralization?
7. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of a matrix organizational structure.
8. What is the span of control? How does it impact management efficiency?
9. Explain the importance of delegation of authority.
10. Discuss the principles of an effective organization.
11. How does organizational culture affect performance and productivity?
12. What is the significance of line and staff relationships in management?
13. Explain the importance of job design in an organization.
14. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a hierarchical structure?
15. How do modern organizations adopt hybrid structures for better performance?

UNIT 4: STAFFING & DIRECTION


1. Define staffing and discuss its importance in an organization.
2. Explain the various steps involved in the recruitment and selection process.
3. Write short notes on:
o Training and Development
o Promotion and Transfer
o Performance Appraisal
4. What is direction in management? Explain its principles.
5. Discuss the techniques of effective direction.
6. Explain the importance of motivation in business management.
7. What are the different theories of motivation? Compare Maslow’s and Herzberg’s
theories.
8. Explain the importance of leadership in organizational success.
9. Differentiate between autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire leadership styles.
10. Discuss the role of effective communication in staffing and directing.
11. What are the major challenges in human resource management?
12. Explain the role of incentives and rewards in employee motivation.
13. How does team management contribute to organizational success?
14. Discuss the impact of training and development on employee performance.
15. How does organizational culture influence staffing and direction?
UNIT 5: LEADERSHIP & STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
1. Define leadership and explain its importance in management.
2. What are the various types of leadership styles?
3. Discuss the relevance of strategic management in modern businesses.
4. Explain Maslow’s Need Hierarchy Theory and McGregor’s Theory X and Y.
5. What is transactional vs. transformational leadership?
6. Explain the role of SWOT analysis in strategic management.
7. Discuss the importance of motivation in employee performance.
8. Explain Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory of motivation.
9. What is the role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in business strategy?
10. Discuss the concept of ethical leadership and its significance.
11. How do businesses formulate competitive strategies?
12. Explain the relationship between strategic planning and innovation.
13. What is change management? How does leadership impact organizational change?
14. Discuss the impact of digital transformation on business strategies.
15. How does leadership influence an organization’s long-term vision and mission?

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