Dpba 012: Principles Of Management Question Paper
Dpba 012: Principles Of Management
Course:Principles Of Management
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2008
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF SECOND TRIMESTER 2008 EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES
DEPARTEMENT : BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
COURSE CODE : DPBA 012
COURSE TITLE : PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Answer any 3 Questions. Question 1 is Compulsory
Question 1
(a) Describe in detail the external environmental analysis of a business enterprise
(20 marks)
(b) Briefly explain matrix organizational structure (5 marks)
(c) Write a brief note on functions of management (5 marks)
Question 2
Describe in details the Five Forces Model of environmental analysis (20 marks)
Question 3
Write short notes on:
(a) Characteristics of management (5 marks)
(b) Process of control in business organizations (5 marks)
(c) Industrial environment of business organizations (5 marks)
(d) Management by objectives (5 marks)
Question 4
(a) Describe in details the Principles of management (10 marks)
(b) Briefly explain types of plans in an organization (10 marks)
Question 5
(a) Mr. Kiongozi was heard saying “Bureaucratic leadership is the Best leadership style” do you agree? Discuss (10 marks)
(b) Explain the term SWOT analysis as used in business organizations (10 marks)
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