Gender And Management Question Paper

Gender And Management

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Hospitality And Tourism Management

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HOSPITALITY TOURISM MANAGEMENT)
HIM 413: GENDER AND MANAGEMENT

DATE: Friday 20th June, 2008 TIME: 8.00 – 10.00 a.m.

INSTRUCTIONS
This paper is composed of sections A and B. Section A is compulsory. Answer any
four questions in Section B.

SECTION A ( Compulsory (30 marks)

QUESTION ONE
Differentiate:
(a) Gender from sex. (2 marks)
(b) Male and female (2 marks)
(c) Man and woman (2 marks)

QUESTION TWO
Identify and discuss challenges that face female managers in the hospitality industry.
(10 marks)

QUESTION THREE
Traditionally, the hospitality industry has been women friendly. Discuss.
(10 marks)

QUESTION FOUR
What is the impact of society on gender roles.
(4 marks)

SECTION B (40 marks)
Answer any four questions.

QUESTION FIVE
Discuss the role of family members in success or failure of women’s career in hospitality industry.
(10 marks)

QUESTION SIX
There are a few executive women managers in hospitality industry compared to men. What are their perceived characteristics?
(10 marks)

QUESTION SEVEN
Many women experience work-family conflict. Discuss the role of the employer
in managing this situation.
(10 marks)

QUESTION EIGHT
Feminism is a world movement looking at gender issues. What are its objectives and how have they been met in hospitality industry.?
(10 marks)

QUESTION NINE
Discuss at least five strengths of women that make them good managers.
(10 marks)
QUESTION TEN
What are the characteristics of hospitality industry and how do they impact on
women managers.
(10 marks)

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