Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2026 examination

GTU 3151103 Principles of Management Summer 2026 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · EC Engineering · Semester 5 · Subject code 3151103
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70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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16 of 25 questions on this paper were also asked in other years. Each is marked below with the years it appeared.See all 21 repeated 3151103 questions, most asked first

Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Define management and list out its objectives.
(b)
4 marks
Define motivation and discuss its types.
(c)
7 marksAsked in 3 of 4 papers
Explain various levels of management and their functions in an organization.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q2b, Summer 2024 Q1c

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 3 of 4 papers
Differentiate between Management and Administration

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q3a, Summer 2024 Q1a

(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 4 papers
Explain in brief the Behavioral and Systems approaches to management.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q3b OR

(c)
7 marksAsked in 3 of 4 papers
Write short notes on “Scientific Management” and its principles.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q1c, Summer 2024 Q2c

(c)
7 marksAsked in 3 of 4 papers
Write the importance of controlling in management.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q3c OR, Summer 2024 Q5c OR

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 4 papers
Write down various functions of management.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q1a

(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 4 papers

Is management an art or science or combination of art and science? Explain with your arguments.

Also asked in Summer 2024 Q2b

(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 4 papers
Explain Managerial Roles in details.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q1c

(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 4 papers
Give examples of corporate social responsibility.

Also asked in Summer 2024 Q4a

(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 4 papers
Discuss the role of Budgeting as a Control Technique.

Also asked in Summer 2024 Q3b

(c)
7 marksAsked in 4 of 4 papers
Explain Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs theory.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q2c, Summer 2025 Q2c, Summer 2024 Q2c OR

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 4 papers
Define planning. Explain its significance as a managerial function.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q4c

(b)
4 marks
Define staffing and explain its nature in management.
(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 4 papers
Differentiate between formal organization and informal organization.

Also asked in Summer 2024 Q4a OR

(a)
3 marks
Define the term “Departmentalization”? Explain various types of Departmentalization.
(b)
4 marks
Explain the process of organizing in management.
(c)
7 marks

Describe different types of organizational structures along with their merits and demerits.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
State advantages of centralization.
(b)
4 marks
Discuss the impact of a strong culture on organization and managers.
(c)
7 marksAsked in 3 of 4 papers
Explain the meaning and importance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q5a OR, Summer 2025 Q5c

(a)
3 marksAsked in 3 of 4 papers
Define organizational culture and state any two attributes of organizational culture.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q3a, Summer 2024 Q5a

(b)
4 marks
Explain how ethical behavior helps in achieving long-term business success.
(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 4 papers
Explain the meaning and importance of Business Ethics.

Also asked in Summer 2024 Q4b

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Principles of Management (Summer 2026, B.E. · EC Engineering, Sem 5). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.

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