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Dam 100: Principles Of Management Question Paper

Dam 100: Principles Of Management

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kca University question papers

Exam Year:2009

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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2008/2009
STAGE I EXAMINATION FOR DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
DAM 100: PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
DATE: APRIL 2009 TIME: 1½HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer any THREE questions
QUESTION ONE
With the reference to the planning function explain:
a) The benefits of planning an organization. (7 Marks)
b) Constraints to effective planning in an organization. (7 Marks)
c) Ways of overcoming constraints to effective planning. (6 Marks)
(Total 20 Marks)
QUESTION TWO
a) Compare the five functions of management with henry mintzberg role of management. (14 Marks)
b) Explain three skills needed by managers at the different levels of management in an organization.
(6 Marks)
(Total 20 Marks)
QUESTION THREE
One of the functions of management is decision making Discuss various types of decisions taken by
managers and explain the steps that should be followed to arrive at the right decision.
(Total 20 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR
The art of success delegation doesn’t come easily to managers and may have often performed some
tasks themselves instead of delegating.
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i. Outline the factors that influence a manager’s decision to delegate authority and assign duties
to subordinates. (10 Marks)
ii. Identify the major barriers to effective delegation. (10 Marks)
(Total 20 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE
a) What is social responsibility. (4 Marks)
b) Explain in details the main social responsibilities for business. (16 Marks)
(Total 20 Marks)

Dam 100: Principles Of Management Question Paper

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