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Bpm 112: Organizational Behaviour Question Paper

Bpm 112: Organizational Behaviour

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Political Science

Institution: Moi University question papers

Exam Year:2011

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2010/2011 ACADEMIC YEAR

BPM 112: Organizational Behaviour

SECTION A (28mks)

THIS QUESTION IS COMPULSORY

a. Write short notes on the following concepts as used in Organizational Behaviour

i. Organizations
ii. Management
iii. Organizational culture
iv. Open system (3mks each)

b.
i. Explain the key issues in the scope of Organizational Behaviour as a field of study. (4mks)
ii. Explain the principal focus of Organizational Behaviour. (4mks)

c. Discuss the factors that influenced the growth and development of management theory. (4mks)

d. Clearly distinguish between informal and formal groups by citing characteristics of each. (4mks)

SECTION B (72mks)

ANSWER ANY THREE QUESTIONS. (24 MARKS EACH)

QUESTION TWO (24 MARKS)
Compare and contrast Organizational Behaviour and Management Theory.

QUESTION THREE (24MKS)

a. Discuss the factors that influence group cohesiveness. (12mks)

b. Discuss the various ways in which the social environment influences group behaviour. (12mks)

QUESTION FOUR (24MKS)

a. What do you understand by an economic system? Briefly explain the tasks it has to perform. (8mks)

b. Compare and contrast the 'Market' social economy and the 'Command' (or centrally planned) socialist economy. (16mks)

QUESTION FIVE (24MKS)
a. Differentiate between power and authority. (10mks)

b. Citing examples where necessary, discuss the principal guidelines for effective delegation of authority. (14mks)

QUESTION SIX (24MKS)
Discuss the major variables in organizational structures. (You may use diagrammatic approach as well)

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