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Resource Management Question Paper
Resource Management
Course:Resource Management
Institution: Kenya Education Staff Institute question papers
Exam Year:2007
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
KENYA EDUCATION STAFF INSTITUTE
MTAMA ROAD, PARKLANDS
P.O. BOX 62592
NAIROBI
MANAGEMENT TRAINING COURSE FOR HEADTEACHERS OF PRIMARY SCHOOLS (15TH - 28TH APRIL 2007)
Examination
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Duration 2 hours
Instructions
This paper consists of Section A and B.
Answer all questions in section A and 3 questions in section B.
SECTION A
1.a. Identify three barriers to effective delegation (3mks)
b.Define the following terminologies:
i.Resource management (2mks)
ii.Leadership (2mks)
iii.Management (2mks)
iv.Public relations (2mks)
v.Recruitment (2mks)
c.List down two characteristics of an effective team (2mks)
d.List and briefly explain three reasons for resistance to change in learning institutions (6mks)
e.How could you mobilize members of your community in improvement of standards. (5mks)
f.State three major office management activities you are involved in as a head teacher. (3mks)
g.List four levels of conflict. (4mks)
h.In your own opinion why do you think staff appraisal is important? Give two reasons. (4mks)
j.State three work related sources of stress that are likely to interfere with effective performance at the primary school. (3mks)
SECTION B
2.a. Define the term staff appraisal (2mks)
b.List the areas that appraisal should cover on the teacher (6mks)
c.Discuss the role of head teachers in management of change (12mks)
3.a. Define time (2mks)
b.What is time management (2mks)
c.Discuss the qualities of a good time manager (8mks)
d.How can the head teacher improve school and community relationships (8mks)
4.A head teacher provides freedom to his staff and allows them to make decisions and determine course action without his supervision. In his school, it is every man for himself.
a.Which style of leadership does this head teacher use? (2mks)
b.Identify three advantages and three disadvantages of this style (6mks)
c.Discuss the qualities of a good leader (12mks)
5.a. As a primary school head teacher identify the qualities you would consider when appointing a teacher to be in-charge of guidance and counselling. (10mks)
b. Guidance and Counselling in a school set up will lead to a number of positive outcomes. Discuss. (10mks)
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