IGNOU MS 1 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT

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MS 01 (January 2025 - July 2025) - ENGLISH

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code :MS-01

Course Title :Management Functions and Behaviour

Assignment Code :MS-01/TMA/JAN/2025

Coverage :All Blocks

Note: Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment to the coordinator of your study centre. Last date of submission for January 2025 session is 30th April, 2025 and for July 2025 session is 31st October, 2025.

1. Briefly discuss the various responsibilities of a manager in an organization with relevant examples.

2. How do mission, objectives, goals, strategy, and policies play an important role in an organization? Discuss with examples.

3. What are the sources of conflict and explain different modes of conflict management with examples.

4. Explain different approaches to coordination, and its importance with relevant examples.

5. Write short notes on the following:

a) Types of power

b) Johari window

c) Organizational barriers to communication

d) Decentralization

e) Brainstorming

MS 01 (January 2026 - July 2026) - ENGLISH

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS-01

Course Title : Management Functions and Behaviour

Assignement Code : MS-01/TMA/JAN/2026

Coverage :  All Blocks

Note: Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment to the coordinator of your study centre. Last date of submission for January 2026 session is 30th April, 2026 and for July 2026session is 31st October, 2026.

1. Explain the key tasks and responsibilities of a professional manager in an organisational setting, highlighting how these tasks vary across different managerial levels (top, middle, and lower). Illustrate your answer with suitable examples from any organisation you are familiar with.

2. Describe the steps involved in the managerial decision-making process and discuss two important decision-making techniques used by managers. How can Management by Objectives (MBO) support effective decision making and performance management in organisations?

3. Discuss the main antecedents (forces) of organisational change and briefly explain Kurt Lewin's three-step model of change. How can managers reduce resistance to change and build a supportive organisational climate during the change process?

4. Differentiate between line and staff functions in an organisation. How does the choice of organisational structure (e.g. functional, divisional, matrix) influence coordination, delegation, and control of activities?

5. Identify the key determinants of interpersonal behaviour at work and explain how they influence leadership, group dynamics, and conflict in organisations. Suggest three managerial actions to develop effective interpersonal relationships in teams.

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