Theory And Practice Of Management Question Paper
Theory And Practice Of Management
Course:Diploma In Business Administration (Business Administration)
Institution: Machakos University question papers
Exam Year:2004
DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
THEORY AND PRACTICE OF MANAGEMENT
1. (a) Explain the activities that should be undertaken by a manger in order to accomplish interpersonal role in an organization. [10 marks]
(b) Explain the FIVE advantages that an organization may derive from adopting the systems approach to management. [10 marks]
2. (a) Mazeto company limited intends to apply principles of scientific management in the organization. Outline the limitations that the company is likely to encounter in implementing these principles. [10 marks]
(b) The business environment in Kenya is currently undergoing rapid changes. Highlight the limitations of using adoptive strategies in coping with these changes. [10 marks]
3. (a) Explain FIVE social responsibilities that may be expected of a business by the community in which it operates. [10 marks]
(b) Highlight FIVE ways in which accurate forecasts may contribute to effective planning in an organization. [10 marks]
4. (a) Lackay Company Limited has realized that irrational decision making has been the source of their employee grievances .
Advise the company on the measures that should be taken to overcome the problem. [10 marks]
(b) Explain FIVE benefits that an organization may get from having policies that ensure smooth flow of work. [10 marks]
5. (a) Outline FIVE ways in which an organization may ensure that employees are accountable for their actions. [10 marks]
(b) Highlight FIVE reasons why a manager may be reluctant to delegate work in an organization. [10 marks]
6. (a) Explain FIVE measures that an organization should take to improve upward communication. [10 marks]
(b) Describe the criteria that a management control system should fulfil for it to be effective. [10 marks]
7. (a) Explain FIVE methods that a manager may use to effectively co-ordinate the activities in an organization. [12 marks]
(b) Outline FIVE ways in which natural differences between countries may influence the transfer of management techniques from one country to another. [8 marks]
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