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Hbc 2108: Principles Of Management Question Paper

Hbc 2108: Principles Of Management

Course:Degree Of Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2012

JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2012/2013
FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
HBC 2108: PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
DATE: AUGUST 2012 TIME 2HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO QUESTIONS
Q1.
a) In what ways does Abraham Maslow’s theory influence management practices in organizations today?
b) Describe the management responsibilities that would be carried out by comapnay’s chief accountant as a middle level manager in an organization (6 marks)
c) Explain how succession planning would be enhanced by the delegation function. ( 6 marks)
d) Illustrate the key concepts of Max Weber’s theory of management. (8 marks)
e) Explain to our sponsor/parent or guardian four ways in which the study of this course will help you become a good manager in future. (4 marks)
Q2.
Other than Max Weber’s theory of management, select one key classical theory and discuss it under the following headings:
a) Key feautures
b) Contributions of the theory of management
c) Applications to organizations today
d) Limitations/ weaknesses of the theory (20 marks)
Q3.
Discuss the major goals of organizational structure and design then explain one structure you would adopt for a medium sized organization in order to stream line its operations. (20 marks)
Q4.
Using practical examples., explain the following functions a manager would perform in a company:
I) Controlling
II) Decision making
III) Planning
IV) Co-ordination (20 marks)

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