Bba 400: Business Policies And Decisions Question Paper
Bba 400: Business Policies And Decisions
Course:Bachelor Of Commerce
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2017
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2017/2018
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
BBA400:BUSINESS POLICIES AND DECISIONS
DATE:Thursday,23rd November 2017 Time:2.00pm-4.00pm.
INSTRUCTIONS:
ANSWER QUESTION ONE(1) AND ANY OTHER TWO
1.a)As a manager,explain the importance of taking this unit as an area of study,when making policy decisions. (10marks)
b)When a manager is implementing policies,there is bound to be a lot of conflict amongst the stakeholders.As a manager,how can you reduce this conflict. (10marks)
c)Resource allocation is a critical factor in the organizations portfolio plan.Discuss.(10marks)
2.Evaluation has been alleged to be a waste of time and resources.. (4marks)
a)Define the term evaluation of policies
b)Explain the pros and cons of the evaluation process in an organization. (16marks)
3.a)There are various challenges that a manager may encounter when formulating policies.Discuss these challenges.(10marks)
b)Discuss the term growth orientation in relation to organization portfolio. (10marks)
4.Environment scanning is one of the activities that managers undertake continuously throughout the life of the business.
a)Explain the importance of environment scanning. (10marks)
b)Highlight any external environmental trends that are likely to influence business policies performance in the next years in Kenya. (10marks)
5.Social responsibility and ethical behaviours are a challenge in today's organization.
a)Explain why so many organizations have unethical practices. (10marks)
b)Explain using a diagram the policy decision making process using ethical matrix. (10marks)
INVOLVEMENT IN EXAMINATION IRREGULARITY SHALL LEAD TO DISCONTINUATION
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