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:2012
QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)
a) Leadership has motivational components and its general purposes are to enable the followers to define and reach their collective goals. Explain this statement with an emphasis on the powers that are inherent in leadership. ( 10 Marks) b) What are the benefits of decentralization? (5 Marks) c) Explain the qualities of an effective control system. ( 5 Marks) d) anagers all over the world agree that ’failing to plan is planning to fail xplain your understanding of this statement. ( 10 Marks)
QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)
a) Discuss the business level strategies as expressed by Michael Porter. ( 6 Marks) b) Explain any FIVE functions of management according to Koontz and Donnel.
(10 Marks)
c) What is the meaning of the following two terms. (i) Organizing (2 Marks) (ii) Staffing (2 Marks
QUESITON THREE ( 20 MARKS)
a) Discuss the contribution of the following people in the development of management thought. ( 15 Marks) (i) F.W Taylor (ii) Henry Mc Fayol (iii) Douglas Mc Gregor (iv) Elton Mayo (v) Max Weber b) What is the rationale for controls in an organization? ( 5 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR ( 20 MARKS)
a) Briefly outline the staffing process. ( 9 Marks) b) The staffing process can be affected by a number of factors. Discuss. ( 5 Marks) c) To succeed as a manager you need to be in possession of certain managerial skills. Discuss any three of these. ( 6 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE ( 20 MARKS)
a) Explain any four factors that must be considered when drawing up an organizational structure. Explain any five ( 8 Marks) b) The concept of a leader and manager has always raised debate, particularly concerning their similarity and difference, as well as their superiorities, and functions. In the light of this statement outline any twelve differences between a leader and a manager. (12 Marks)
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