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Principles Of Management(Buss 100) Question Paper

Principles Of Management(Buss 100) 

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
Identify and explain FOUR salient features that a good definition of management should have.
(6 Marks)
What is an organization and why does it exist.
(4 Marks)
Identify and explain SIX characteristic of management.
(9 Marks)
Why do you think that management is important in organizations today.
Is management an art or a science? Explain.
(6 Marks)
What is the difference between management and administration.(5 Marks)

Question Two
Describe the main contributions of the following gurus in management.
Fredrick Taylor
(10 Marks)
Henri Fayol
(10 Marks)

Question Three
What is the meaning of environment and why do you think it is important to managers.
(10 Marks)
Explain how you will use the following tools for environmental scanning.
SWOT Analysis
(3 Marks)
BCG Growth Share Matrix
(3 Marks)
The PESTEL factors
(4 Marks)

Question Four
Identify and explain FOUR elements of planning.
(8 Marks)
Describe the main features of the following plans in organizations.
Strategic plans
(3 Marks)
Tactical Plans
(3 Marks)
Operational Plans
(3 Marks)

Why do you think planning is an important activity in organizations today.
(3 Marks)

Question Five
Describe FIVE principles of organization.
(10 Marks)
Identify FOUR functions of a good control system.
(4 Marks)
Explain different types of co-ordination in organizations today.
(6 Marks)






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