Agbm 231:Organizational Theory Question Paper
Agbm 231:Organizational Theory
Course:Bachelor Of Agribusiness Management
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2014
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question ONE and any other TWO
1. (a) Discuss the drawbacks of scientific management theory. [10 marks]
(b) Explain the lessons that a modern manager can learn from the Hawthorne’s studies. [5 marks]
(c) Your supervisor has advised that you should learn to operate within limited resources. Explain what this means, clearly identifying the different types of resources of a firm.[5 marks]
(d) Explain why modern organizations are leaning towards flat structures. [5 marks]
(e) Explain the meaning of ‘Unity of Command’ and show its benefits to an organization. [5 marks]
2. (a) Explain the factors that influence the span of management control. [6 marks]
(b) Discuss the style of management that a manager who upholds theory X is likely to adopt. [8 marks]
(c) Explain the fundamental features of systems theory. [6 marks]
3. (a) Discuss the approaches that can be used to measure organizational effectiveness. [10 marks]
(b) Describe John Kotler’s model for implementing change. [10 marks]
4. (a) Explain the consequences of organizational conflict. [10 marks]
(b) Discuss the methods that can be applied in conflict resolution. [10 marks] ______________________________________________________________________________
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