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Topics - Final Exam - POM. Marks: 60.

Time: 2.5 Hrs. November 2014From the Earlier Q bank: Planning:

1. What are the 12 lessons that we can learn from Jack Welch. (PPT/Class Notes)2. Explain the concept of 6 sigma and how it is applied to Mumbai Dabbawalas.(PPT/Class Notes)3. What is planning and what are its benefits and pitfalls? Explain the SMART Goals. (113 116)4. What is vision and mission? Explain the various stages of Team Development as advocated by

Bruce Tuckman. (PPT/Class Notes)5. Explain the salient features of Delphi Technique. (PPT). (Pg. 129 & PPT/Class Notes)6. What are the 8 steps in planning? (Pg. 122- 126)7. Explain the following concepts in detail: 1. Tows matrix. 2. Business Portfolio Matrix (BCG

Matrix). (Pg. 146-148, 151-154)8. Explain Porters 5 Forces of industry analysis and generic competitive strategies. (Pg. 157 to

160)9. Explain the concepts of Blue and Red Ocean strategy with examples. (PPT/Class Notes)

Other topics that have been taught:Organizing:

1. The meaning of "organizing" and "organization."2. The distinction between formal and informal organization.

3. Concept of narrow and wide spans Their advantages and disadvantages.4. Concept of f entrepreneur and intrapreneur.5. Types of Departmentation Advantages and disadvantages.6. Virtual Organization Advantages and disadvantages.7. Concepts of Strategic Business Units, Delayering, Line and staff functions, job enrichment, job

enlargement and job rotation.

Coordination (In Staffing):

1. Coordination- its importance and advantages. Why it is necessary.2. Eight Principles of Coordination By Mary Parkar Follet and other management thinkers.3. Please read the Xeroxed notes thoroughly for additional concepts on coordination.4. Principles and Steps in Coordination.5. Distinction between coordination and cooperation.6. The need for coordination of roles and responsibilities (Division of labour,

Interdependence of units, individual interests versus Organizational interests).7. Elements of coordination (Need Benefits, Requisites and Techniques).8. Coordination- Methods, Types, Contributing factors and Difficulties.9. Conflict Management.

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