Mbad 603: Management Theory And Practice Question Paper
Mbad 603: Management Theory And Practice
Course:Masters In Business Administration
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
MBAD 603: MANAGEMENT THEORY AND PRACTICE
STREAMS: MBAD Y1 TIME: 3 HOURS
DAY/DATE: FRIDAY 9/8/2013 5.30 PM- 8.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Answer All Questions
• Do not Write on the Question Paper
1. (a) Explain clearly the nature and purposes of management. [10 Marks]
(b) Outline qualities of an effective manager. [10 Marks]
(c) In which way the theories of management can be useful. [5 Marks]
2. (a) Identify the three levels of management and explain the main function of each level. [10 Marks]
(b) Discuss principles of bureaucracy as advanced by Max Weber. [10 Marks]
(c) Explain five activities that an organisation might be engaged in which may be considered as socially irresponsible. [5 Marks]
3. (a) Analyse three essential conditions for successful execution of management by objectives (MBO) in an organisation. [6 Marks]
(b) With reference to planning function explain
(i) The benefits of planning to an organisation [6 Marks]
(ii) Constraints to effective planning in an organisation. [6 Marks]
(iii) Ways of overcoming constraints to effective planning. [7 Marks]
4. (a) Explain the circumstances under which a matrix organizational structure is applicable. [5 Marks]
(b) Explain factors that affect the span management in an organisation. [7 Marks]
(c) Explain the types of autocratic leadership style. [7 Marks]
(d) Describe five elements of a control system. [5 Marks]
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