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Bpm 110: Theory And Practice Of Management Question Paper

Bpm 110: Theory And Practice Of Management

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Planning

Institution: Moi University question papers

Exam Year:2011

MOI UNIVERSITY

FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PROJECT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

BPM 110: THEORY AND PRACTICE OF MANAGEMENT

INSTRUCTION: ANSWER ANY FOUR QUESTIONS

QUESTION ONE
Explain the major features of the three schools of management under the classical theory. (25mks)

QUESTION TWO
a. Discuss the major elements of management roles as propounded by Henry Mintzberg. (15mks)

b. Citing exampless where appropriate, discuss how the external environment influences the operations of an organization. (10mks)

QUESTION THREE
a. Discuss the principal factors that limit the development of effective organizations' plans. (15mks)

b. Explain how the major constraints to effective planning can be overcome. (10mks)

QUESTION FOUR
a. Explain the different ways of departmentalizing work of an enterprise. (15mks)

b. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of a matrix type of organization structure. (10mks)

QUESTION FIVE
a. Distinguish between centralization and decentralization. (10mks)

b. Explain the factors that affect the degree to which top management centralizes decision-making authority. (15mks)

QUESTION SIX
a. Discuss the characteristics of groups which are commonly found in organizations in Kenya. (10mks)

b. Explain the merits and demerits of informal groups to a business organization. (15mks)

Bpm 110: Theory And Practice Of Management Question Paper

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