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Principles And Practice Of Management(Buss 012) Question Paper

Principles And Practice Of Management(Buss 012)

Course:Business Administration

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

TIME: 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question one (compulsory) in Section A and any other two questions in Section B
SECTION A
Question One
Managers make decisions that are important to the performance of the organization. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of team/group decision making.
(10 Marks)
Outline the importance of control function.
(5 Marks)
Explain the directive and supportive leadership.
(6 Marks)
Briefly discuss Fredrick Taylor’s scientific management.
(6 Marks)
Explain the three of management plans
(3 Marks)

SECTION B
Question Two
Define management and explain two characteristics of management.
(6 Marks)
Explain the levels of management including the skills required at each level.
(10 marks)
Base on the knowledge you have acquired from this course, what are the challenges faced by managers in the 21st century.
(4 Marks)

Question Three
Briefly describe the five functions of management
(10 Marks)
Outline the characteristics of an effective team
(5 Marks)
Explain the elements of organization structure
(5 Marks)

Question Four
Outline five styles of leadership
(10 marks)
Explain the difference between centralization and decentralization in an organization
(5 marks)
Outline the element of external environment of a firm
(5 marks)

Question Five
Explain five managerial resources that enable managers to discharge their duties.
(10 marks)
What do you understand by the term organization culture?
(5 Marks)
Explain how managers motivate their employees at work.
(5 Marks)

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