Introduction to Resource Management — DU B.Sc. (Prog.) Home Science Previous Year Question Papers

Make suitable illustrations wherever possible. 1. Discuss principles of administrative management given by Henry Fayol. 18 What is the role of motivation in management ? Support your answer by explaining any two theories of motivation. 6,12 3. (a) "Resources serve as a tool to achieve desired objectives." Justify this statement highlighting the characteristies of resources. Explain the various factors affecting the utilization of resources. 6,12 4. Elaborate on the various stages of the family life cycle, and discuss the patterns of utilization of time, money, and energy resources corresponding to each stage, supported by appropriate graphical representations. 18 5. What is the importance of body mechanics in energy management? Discuss the different types of fatigue and the methods to overcome them in detail. 18 6. What is the significance of organizing as a function of management? Discuss the steps of organizing with suitable examples. 6,12 7. What are the requirements of effective control as a function of management ? Discuss the steps of controlling with suitable examples. 6,12 8. Write notes on any three of the following 6,6,6 (a) Contingency Approach of Management (a) Steps of decision making (e) Mundell classes of change.