Bmit 110: Communication And Study Skills 2010 Question Paper
Bmit 110: Communication And Study Skills 2010
Course:Bachelor Of Business Management And Information Technology
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2010
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2009/20010 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY &
BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
COURSE CODE: BMIT 110
COURSE TITLE: COMMUNICATION AND STUDY
SKILLS
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. There are two sections in this question paper.
2. Answer ALL questions in section A and any other TWO in section B.
3. Marks will be awarded for detailed answers.
SECTION A (COMPLUSORY – 60 MARKS)
1. a) State and explain any four principles of communication and how they determine efficiency
in communication transaction. (8marks)
2. a) Discuss listening in terms of:
i) Definition (3marks)
ii) Types of listening (any three) (6marks)
iii) Barriers to listening (any two) (4marks)
3. a) What are the major purposes of speech presentations? (4marks)
b) Discuss any three causes of speech anxiety among public speakers and suggest ways
to overcome them. (6marks)
4. a) What preparations are necessary for a person going to attend a job selection interview?
(8marks)
b) Why should such a person pay attention to his/her non-verbal behavior? (5marks)
5. a) Write short notes on the following notions:
i) Effort Achievement Ratio (5marks)
ii) Subject Familiarity level (5marks)
b) Explain how you can overcome the following reading habits:
i) Vocalization (2marks)
ii) Retrogression (2marks)
iii) Movements (2marks)
SECTION B - ANSWER ONLY TWO QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION – (40 MARKS)
6. Discuss how ‘the speaker’ and ‘the message’ elements fulfill the task of contributing to
successful speech transactions. (20marks)
7. Briefly describe the eight steps that are followed in the research process
(20marks)
8. a) Use appropriate examples to explain any four differences between the Modern Language
Association (MLA) and American Psychological Association (APA) style of documentation.
(12marks)
b) What qualities should you consider when selecting the right book out of the many available
dealing with same subject? (8marks)
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