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Principles Of Management Question Paper

Principles Of Management

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kca University question papers

Exam Year:2010

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2009/2010
FIRST YEAR STAGE 1 EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
CAM 100: PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (DAY+EVENING)
DATE: APRIL 2010 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question ONE and Any other TWO Questions
QUESTION ONE
a) Discuss the functional management thought as presented by the founding theorist.
[10 Marks]
b) Control is a key management function that may determine the success or failure of a business enterprise. Elaborate on the effective control mechanism [10 Marks]
c) Write brief notes on the following terminologies as used in management practice
i) Synergy
ii) Mission statement
iii) Formalization
iv) Job analysis
v) Goal and objective [10 Marks]
QUESTION TWO
a) In reference to one theorist, discuss contributions of the human relations movement school to modern management practice. [10 Marks]
b) The management of a leading detergent manufacturer in Kenya is faced with a problem in
declining sales performance. How can they correct this anomaly? [10 Marks]
QUESTION THREE
a) Describe the circumstance that led to the Hawthorne effect clearly identifying the application of this effect today. [10 Marks]
b) Provide a working definition of organisation social responsibility and explain the views on organizational social responsibility often adopted by managers. [10 Marks]
QUESTION FOUR
a) Discuss systems theory as a relevant concept to management. [10 Marks]
b) Differentiate between the types of operational plans in organizations giving relevant example of
each. [4 Marks]
c) The development of management thought indicates that managers must possess certain salient skills. Identify and explain these skills. [6 Marks]
QUESTION FIVE
a) You have been appointed the Manager in charge of Strategy Development in a HighChem Ltd.
Explain to the CEO of the institution, the process of adopting management by objective
concept. [10 Marks]
b) One of the key functions of a Human Resource Manager is that of organizing. Analyse the
organizing function as executed by the Human Resource Managers [10 Marks]

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