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Principles Of Management(Buss 012) Question Paper

Principles Of Management(Buss 012)

Course:Business Administration

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

TIME: 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question one and any other two questions.
Question One
Briefly discuss the functions of management pointing out their importance to organization management.
(10 marks)
Explain the major – steps in decision – making process.
(5 marks)
One of the major functions of management is controlling. Define the term controlling.
(2 marks)
What is the generally accepted procedure for implementing a strategy?
(5 marks)
Organization can be organized in smaller strategic units for easy management. Explain how this can be done.
(8 marks)

Question Two
Why is it important to do an investigation on why the targets of the organization are not being achieved instead of implementing policy recommendation blindly.
(10 marks)
Define communication and explain each of the barriers to effective communication.
(10 marks)

Question Three
Decision making is one of the tasks to be under taken by a manager now and again. A newly appointed manager has approached you to explain the process involved in decision making. Explain this process using examples. (20 marks)

Question Four
Organization managers must be proactive as regards organizational change for the very survival of the organization. Discuss this statement and briefly identify four symptoms that may signal necessity for organization change. (20 marks)

Question Five
Briefly discuss the characteristics of management.
(10 marks)
Briefly discuss the underlying concept of corporate social responsibility support your argument with examples.
(10 marks)

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