Organizational Theory Question Paper
Organizational Theory
Course:Bachelor Of Commerce (Commerce)
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2009
KABARAK
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2009/2010 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
COURSE CODE: BMGT 310
COURSE TITLE: ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY
AND BEHAVIOUR
STREAM:
Y3S1
DAY:
TUESDAY
TIME:
9:00 – 11:00A.M.
DATE:
08/12/2009
Instructions
Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions.
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QUESTION ONE
(a) Show the applicability of Henry Fayol’s modern theory of management in our present
times.
(10mks)
(b) State and explain any four reasons why individuals in organization may resist change.
(6mks)
(c) What strategies are you likely to recommend to realize effective teamwork in
organizations.
(6mks)
(d) Briefly discuss the external environmental forces facing organizations.
(8mks)
QUESTION TWO
(a) As a management consultant you have been asked to make a presentation on strategies
of controlling politics in organization to middle level mangers. Explain the key
strategies you are going to include in your presentation.
(12mks)
(b) Organization structure is a key instrument of effective management of organizations.
Discuss the importance of structures in organizations.
(8mks)
QUESTION THREE
(a) Discuss Abraham Maslows hierarchy of needs and its application to today’s
organizations.
(12mks)
(b) Briefly explain the sources of power in organizations.
(8mks)
QUESTION FOUR
(a) Burns and Stalkers, renowned researcher in organizational design, found out that as the
technology becomes less stable and more dynamic, organizations tends to evolve from
mechanistic to organic designs. Explain the characteristics of each design.
(12mks)
(b) Define the term group decision m aking and explain the merits for utilizing this concept
in organizations.
(8mks)
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