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Principles Of Management Question Paper

Principles Of Management

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: University Of Nairobi question papers

Exam Year:2008

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008

FIRST YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

DBA 102: PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

25 JULY, 2008

Answer any FOUR questions

1. (a) Discuss the major ideas of the systems theory school of management thought.
(13 marks)

(b) -Differentiate between recruitment and selection
-Describe the steps involved in the selection process. (12 marks)

2. (a) Highlight on the basic tenets of Max Weber's bureaucracy and comment to what extent it is applicable in modern organizations. (15 marks)

(b) Highlight Mclelland's Need for Achievement theory of motivation explaining how you would use it to motivate employees in your organization. (10 marks)

3. (a) Highlight on the factors you would consider in establishing the span of control.
(13 marks)

(b) Discuss the barriers of effective delegation. (12 marks)

4. (a) "In order to manage effectively, a manager should communicate effectively". Explain the principles of effective communication you would adapt for effective management.
(15 marks)

(b) Highlight on factors that govern the selection of a style of leadership by a manager. (10 marks)

5. (a) Suggest some guiding principles for helping executives in designing a sound management control system. (15 marks)

(b) Explain how management can be made to be socially responsible to its stakeholders.
(10 marks)

6. (a) Highlight on the various steps involved in the decision making process. (13 marks)

(b) Develop a case for a decentralized organization structure. (12 marks)
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