Bmit 421 Question Paper
Bmit 421
Course:Bachelor Of Business Management And Information Technology
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2010
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question ONE (compulsary) and any other THREE questions
QUESTION ONE (Compulsory)
(a) (i) Define the term “management”. (2 marks)
(ii) What are the characteristics of management? (6 marks)
(b) Discuss Weber’s theory of bureaucratic management. How are the principles
discussed relevant to the manager of today? (8 marks)
(c) (i) Define the term “entrepreneurship.” (2 marks)
(ii) What are the characteristics of a good business opportunity? (8 marks)
(d) Discuss the economic roles of entrepreneurship in your country (8 marks)
(e) Entrepreneurs tend to be strategic thinkers who recognize changes and see
opportunities where others do not. Explain the social cultural changes that may
provide entrepreneurs with opportunities to create. (6 marks)
(40 marks)
QUESTION TWO
(a) (i) Define the term “Total quality management’’ (TQM). (2 marks)
(ii) Discuss the key elements of TQM (6 marks)
(b) Explain the concept of bureaucratic management as propounded by max Weber.
(12 marks)
QUESTION THREE
(a) (i) Define the term “decision making”. (2 marks)
(ii) Decision implementation is a crucial step in decision making process.
In relation to the above statement discuss FOUR factors that make decision
implementation successful. (8 marks)
(b) Discuss any FOUR decision making techniques your are familiar with. (10 marks)
QUESTION FOUR
(a) Discuss the historical evolution of entrepreneurship. (10 marks)
(b) Discuss any FIVE theories (schools of thought) of entrepreneurship . (10 marks)
QUESTION FIVE
(a) (i)What is a marketing plan? (2 marks)
(ii) Explain the major components of a marketing plan (8 marks)
(b) Jakinda, a food kiosk owner, despite not being able to attend formal schooling was
able to initiate and operate a successful business enterprise known as Jakinda Food
Enterprise. Explain the internal motivators that might have sparked off entrepreneurial
behavior in Jakinda. (10 marks)
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