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:2011
QUESTION ONE – (30 MARKS)
(a) Discuss the planning process in organizations. (6 Marks) (b) JKUAT wishes to start a University College in Maua Town. You are asked to conduct a PESTEL analysis for JKUAT. Explain how you would go about this. (12 Marks) (c) Explain any four techniques of control in management. (8 Marks) (d) Differentiate between efficiency and effectiveness. (4 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – (20 MARKS)
(a) Explain factors that influence organizational structures. (6 Marks) (b) Explain the advantages of centralization and decentralization within an organization. (10 Marks) (c) What is a span of control? Discuss on the two types of spans of control. (4 Marks)
QUESTION THREE – (20 MARKS)
(a) Differentiate between leadership and management. (10 Marks) (b) Explain the significance of any five principles of management according to Henri Fayol. (10 Marks)
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QUESTION FOUR – (20 MARKS)
(a) Explain the following procedures in the staffing process: (i) Recruitment and selection (ii) Training and development (iii)Compensation and reward. (10 Marks) (b) How can managers successfully manage the effect of HIV/AIDS in organizations? (10 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE – (20 MARKS)
(a) Explain ways in which businesses and managers can ensure that ethical issues are considered in business decisions. (10 Marks) (b) What are the arguments for and against social responsibility? (10 Marks)
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