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Organizational Theory And Behaviour In Recreation And Sport Question Paper

Organizational Theory And Behaviour In Recreation And Sport

Course:Bachelor Of Science

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
(SPORTS, LEISURE AND RECREATION)

SLR 408: ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY AND BEHAVIOUR IN
RECREATION AND SPORT

DATE: Wednesday
30th December 2009
TIME:
11.00am – 1.00pm

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question one and any other two questions

Q1.
a)
Outline the characteristics of a theory as used in organizational theory and behavior. [5marks]
b)
Using examples from the sports and recreation industry and with the aid of a chart, discuss the fundamental features and components of organizations’ structure. [15marks]
c)
Analyze the contemporary issues in Organizational behaviour and the significance of each. [10marks]
Q2.
a)
Identify organization culture. [2marks]
b)
Using the functionalist approach to organizational culture analysis, expound on five elements that are fundamental to developing a positive/strong organizational culture in the sports and recreation industry in Kenya. [15marks]
c)
Outline three benefits of a functionalist approach to organizational culture analysis. [3marks]
Q3.
a)
Using examples from the recreation and sport industry, explain the principles of organizations’ structure as suggested by the neoclassical theory’s approach to organizational behaviour. [10marks]
b)
Discuss five major models for decision making in a recreation and sport organization. [10marks]
Q4.
a)
Elaborate on steps in the communication process in a sport and recreation organization. [10marks]
b)
Decision-making in an organization is the first step in organizational planning. Analyze the process of decision making in a sports and recreation organization. [10marks]
Q5.
a)
Discuss any five sources of conflicts in the sports and recreation industry. [10marks]
b)
As the human resource manager of a recreational company, you have noted that over the past one month, the number of staff indiscipline cases have been on the rise and there has been a general sluggish mood among the staff. Discuss the steps that you will take in addressing the situation. [10marks]

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