Nrsg 520: Educational Administration Question Paper
Nrsg 520: Educational Administration
Course:Master Of Science In Nursing Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
END OF TRIMESTER EXAMINATION FOR
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING EDUCATION, APRIL, 2013 (DAY)
UNIT TITLE : NRSG 520
UNIT CODE : EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
TIME: 3 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer ALL Questions in Section A and TWO Questions in Section B where Question ONE in Section B is Compulsory.
SECTION A (35marks)
Question One
Explain the benefits and the drawbacks which arise from the Scientific
Management. (6marks)
Question Two
Describe the major implications of Human Relations Theory. (5marks)
Question Three
Explain the following techniques of decision making
The Delphi technique
(3marks)
Grid analysis
(3marks)
Multi-voting
(3marks)
Question Four
Describe how a nurse educator can use McGregor`s motivation Hygience theory to motivate staff in an educational institution. (6marks)
Question Five
Explain why planning is important in the management of educational
institutions. (5marks)
Question Six
Explain Performance Management. (4marks)
SECTION B (45marks)
Question One
As a director of a Nurse Training institution, you are responsible for continuously improving the standards of education.
a) Explain the concept of quality management. (5marks)
b) Discuss how you can apply any FIVE principles of quality management to improve performance in your institution. (15marks)
c) Explain how you will use the Audit as a tool to evaluate performance.
(5marks)
Question Two
Leadership provides the foundation for a sound educational program.
a) Describe the following THREE leadership theories and their assumptions
i) Trait theory (4marks)
ii) Contingency theory (4marks)
iii) Behavioral theory. (4marks)
b) Discuss the most important attributes in nursing education as identified by the Leadership Education Model (LEM). (8marks)
Question Three
Well structured and managed organizations strive to achieve collective goals
a) Explain the main purpose of an organizational structure. (4marks)
b) Describe a learning organization. (3marks)
c) Describe FOUR important characteristics of organizational culture indicating how they may influence an educational institution. (8marks)
d) Explain the role of the nurse leader in organizational culture. (5marks)
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