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Organization Theory Question Paper

Organization Theory

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
COMMERCE

BBA 300: ORGANIZATION THEORY

DATE: Friday 27th November, 2009

TIME: 2.00 p.m -4.00p.m

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer QUESTION ONE in section A (compulsory) and ANY

THREE QUESTIONS in section B .
SECTION A
QUESTION I
Youth with a vision (YWV) is a coalition of several youth associations in Kenya. They have
recently been lobbying business in Nairobi and Mombasa to finance a major beach cleanup at
the coast. They also have an agenda to protect some endangered marine species like the
turtle and a variety of fish species.
Required.
a)
Why would business want to be involved in social responsibility? [10 marks]
b)
How would environmental factors affect the operations of a business organization? [10marks]
c)
To achieve an internal and external balance, organizations result to the systems approach to guide their relationships so that they are able to adapt to change in their environment and the demands placed among them. Discuss the systems approach. [10 marks]

QUESTION 2
Globalization has resulted into constant restructuring of organizations. Organizations have to adapt to the requirements and realities of the countries of operation while designing structures for their branches abroad. Managers of these organizations have accepted the fact that the design of the organization should adapt to the contingencies of the situation:
a)
Discuss this statement giving examples. [10 marks]
b)
With the aid of a diagram, illustrate the matrix organization design. [10 marks]

QUESTION 3
Classical writers though heavily criticized today, made major contributions to organization
Theory.
What were the contribution and criticism of:
a)
Fredrick Taylor [10marks]
b)
Max Weber. [10 marks]

QUESTION 4
According to Preece, there are two phases and seven stages of a new technology adoption and introduction in an organization.
Required
Explain the seven stages. [20 marks]

QUESTION 5
a)
What are the objectives of an organization structure? [10marks]
b)
Discuss the components of a good organization structure. [10marks]

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