Mbad 603: Management Theory And Practice Question Paper
Mbad 603: Management Theory And Practice
Course:Masters Of Business Administration
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
MBAD 603: MANAGEMENT THEORY AND PRACTICE
STREAMS: MBAD YI TIME: 3 HOURS
DAY/DATE: MONDAY 22/4/2013 5.30 PM – 8.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
1. (a) Analysis the relative important of managerial skills and functions in relation to
organization hierarchy. [15 Marks]
(b) Explain the ways in which you would apply the principles of management
advance by Henri Fayol in managing an organisation today. [10 Marks]
2. (a) Discuss the Economic Environment of managers in decision making.
[10 Marks]
(b) Explain the main features of system theory of management as profounded by
Chester Barnard (1886 – 1932). [10 Marks]
(c) What is Hawthorne effect. [5 Marks]
3. (a) Discuss the philosophy of management by objectives as profounded by Peter
Drucker in 1954. [15 Marks]
(b) Distinguish between line and staff authority. [4 Marks]
(c) Explain the guidelines that can help the manager to delegate effectively.
[6 Marks]
4. (a) Explain how Maxweber’s Theory of Bureaucracy support the organizing function
of management. [15 Marks]
(b) Discuss the leadership continuum bring out leadership styles. [10 Marks]
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