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Principles And Practice Of Management(Dpba 012) Question Paper

Principles And Practice Of Management(Dpba 012) 

Course:Business Administration

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013



TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS Answer Question ONE and any Other TWO Questions

Question 1
a) Kamau is the process of starting his own business. Discuss the advantages he will enjoy as the sole proprietor. (10marks)
b) Managers need specific variety of skills with which to discharge their duties at various levels. Highlight such skills by indicating the skills that are appropriate at each level of management (10marks)
c) Every business organization has to take advantage of technology to remain competitive. What is the impact of technology in the organization (10marks)

Question 2
Briefly explain any FIVE types of organization structures. (20marks)

Question 3
a) You are the manger of a large organization with several departments. In the recent past there has been frequent cases of inter –group conflicts. Describe FIVE measures that you would take to resolve the conflicts (10marks)
b) Entire organization units have previously experienced unsuccessful change give reasons for resistance to change (10marks)

Question 4
a) Discuss the salient features of management (10marks)
b) Describe each of the five sources of power in an organization. (10marks)

Question 5
a) A motivated employee is major asset to any organization. Identify any six possible steps a manager could take to motivate his or her subordinates. (6marks)
b) Explains the main features of a bureaucracy according to Max Weber (14marks)






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