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Formal Organizations Question Paper

Formal Organizations

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Sociology

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ARTS
ASC 405: FORMAL ORGANIZATION

DATE: WEDNESDAY, 24TH NOVEMBER 2010 TIME 11.00 A.M ? 1.00 P.M

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions. All questions carry equal marks

1.
Define the term ?Dysfunctions of Bureaucracy? and, with relevant example,
briefly explain any four of the dysfunctions.

[23.3 marks]
2.
a)
Define a Formal Organization and differentiate it from other forms of

organizations.

[8 marks]
b)
Discuss any typology of Formal Organization that you are familiar with
and explain major challenges encountered in that typology. [15.3 marks]
3.
Outline the main assumptions and arguments of Human Relations Approach and
show its relevant to society.

[23.3 marks]
4.
a) What do you understand organizational environments boundaries?[5.3 marks]

b) Discuss the roles played by boundary spanning role personnel in the
realization of organization-environment relations.

[18 marks]
5.
a) Define power and explain how various types of power can be used to

influence social behaviour in an organization.

[12.3 marks]
b)
Briefly discuss the functions of organizational leadership in respect to
organizational change.

[11 marks]

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