Knec Question Paper

Knec

Course:Diploma In Business Administration

Institution: Coast Institute Of Technology question papers

Exam Year:2006

THE KENYA NATIONA EXAMINATION COUNCIL
2086/304
Theory and Practice of management
November 2006 Series
Time: 3 Hours
KENYA NATIONAL EXAMINATION COUNCIL
Diploma in Business Administration
3 Hours

Instructions to Candidates
• This paper consists of 7 questions
• Answer any 5 questions
• All questions carry equal marks

1. (a) Explain how forecasting can assist in the attainment of organizational goals
(10 marks)

(b) Explain the role played by top management in ensuring that the set targets are met.
(10 marks)

2. (a) Explain the problems that may arise Management Ethics are not followed in an organisation (10 marks)

(b) Explain the usefulness of objectives in the planning (10 marks)

3. (a) Highlight the circumstances under which management may find it difficult to organize activities in an organisation. (10 marks)

(b) Explain how a manager would use Herzberg’s two factor theory to improve performance of his employees. (10 marks)

4. (a) Highlight the limitations of using budgetary control method in an organisation.
(10 marks)

(b) Explain the limitation of a matrix structure to the employees of an organisation. (10 marks)

5. (a) Explain the ways in which political instability in a host country may hinder the operations of a multinational company. (10 marks)

(b) Explain the contribution of the system Approach to the practice of management (10 marks)

6. (a) Argue the case against an organisation’s involvement in social responsibility (10 marks)

(b) Explain the circumstances under which grapevine communication may thrive in an organisation (10 marks)

7. (a) Highlight the reasons why it is advisable for global corporation to manager its operations in different countries through local managers in their host countries.
(10 marks)

(b) You have been appointed as a first line manager in Maxco Ltd. Describe the duties that you would be expected to perform. (10 marks)

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