Hbc2105:Principles Of Management Question Paper
Hbc2105:Principles Of Management
Course:Bachelor Of Commerce
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2013
QUESTION ONE – (30 MARKS)
(a) Explain how management is both Art and Science. (5 Marks) (b) Douglas Mc Gregor was a major contributor to the development of modern management. Discuss his theory as well as its relevance. (10 Marks) (c) A manager who wishes to drive his organization to higher levels of development needs to fully apply the best practice decision making process. Briefly outline the said process. (5 Marks) (d) Discuss the control process. (4 Marks) (e) Explain the challenges facing public sector management in Kenya today. (6 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – (20 MARKS)
(a) Discuss the systems theory to management and its significance to public sector management. (8 Marks) (b) Explain the various styles of leadership indicating their advantages and disadvantages. (12 Marks)
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QUESTION THREE – (20 MARKS)
Andrew Carnegie once In your answer please highlight the following:
(a) What is delegation? (2 Marks) (b) Why delegate? (3 Marks) (c) Five principles of delegation (5 Marks) (d) Five merits of effective delegation (5 Marks) (e) Five barriers to effective delegation (5 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – (20 MARKS)
You are invited to present a paper in management to an international symposia and the topic you emphasis on the following areas:
(a) Who is a leader? (1 Mark) (b) Management skills (6 Marks) (c) Levels of management and their key responsibilities. (6 Marks) (d) Difference between a leader and a manager. (7 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE – (20 MARKS)
(a) What is the relevance of controls in an organization? (10 Marks) (b) Discuss any five types of organization structures. Highlight their respective advantages and disadvantages. (10 Marks)
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