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Question 1

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There is more to administration than human relations and less of human behavior relevant to administrative theory. Analyze.

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Human Relations and Human Behaviours

As the society Progressed from Feudalism to capitalism, efficiency and economy became the important focus area of organization. Thus, focusing on structural element of organization. As further changes took place in society, to maximizing efficiency of organization human element also gain importance in administrat…

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Question 2

Appeared in Year: 2018

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“Form of an organization influences the success of a public enterprise, but the choice of a form has always remained problematic.” Discuss the statement in the context of the comparative merits and limitations of departments, corporations, companies and boards. Give illustrations.

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Herbert Simon said Organization is planned system of Cooperative effort in which every individual has recognized role to play.

Departments

A department is a part of a larger organization with a Specific responsibility. It is a Part of Classical organizational set up with Formal Structure, Hierarchical Order, Superior-Subordinate relation, Unity of Co…

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Question 3

Appeared in Year: 2013

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“Various organizational configurations can be employed to supply various public goods & services.” Describe the theory that underlies this claim and its probable impact. (200 Words)

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Question 4

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Are open and closed models two sides of the same coin, in your opinion? Elucidate. (200 Words)

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  • In general, the organisation can be divided into two groups based on the sort of function performed. An open system is one that constantly interacts with both its environment and the system itself. In contrast, a closed system interacts with its environment very rarely to never.
  • Flexibility is a crucial component of organisation because modern compa…

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Question 5

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Share your thoughts on the disinvestment of public companies. Why has the disinvestment trend in India slowed down recently? Do you believe it to be a positive thing. (200 Words)

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  • Disinvestment is the process of selling stock in public companies to other companies or the general public. It aids in capital raising and boosts public enterprises′ level of competition. Companies with strategic relevance avoid doing it.
  • The characteristic of the economic changes of 1991 has been disinvestment. The government was able to raise mone…

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Question 6

Appeared in Year: 2012

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The core idea behind the contingency theory paradigm is that organizational success is achieved by matching organizational traits, such its structure, to circumstances that accurately reflect the organization՚s reality. Give a justification for the claim. (250 Words)

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  • Conspicuity theory Thomson՚s (1967) theory of reconciling open and closed systems contains the first example. Later, Lawrence and Lorsch supported it. It claims that various levels of environmental uncertainty exert various demands on organisations. Therefore, there is no one optimal way to organised, and different methods are not all equally effec…

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