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Bit 2302 : Industrial Management Question Paper

Bit 2302 : Industrial Management

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Information Technology

Institution: Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2012

JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
University Examinations 2012/2013
YEAR THREE SEMESTER THREE EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREES OF BACHELOR SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

BIT 2302 : INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT

DATE: DECEMBER 2012 TIME: 2 HOUR
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INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO QUESTIONS

QUESTION ONE [30 MARKS]

(a) State any six types of information systems available to entrepreneurs for operational efficiency [6 marks]
(b) Discuss the various roles of managers in business as advocated by Henry Mintzberg
[10 marks]
(c) Describe the entrepreneurial profile. [10 marks]
(d) Your have been appointed the operations manager of Maxo Limited. Describe any four activities you will be expected to perform? [4 marks]

QUESTION TWO [20 MARKS]

(a) Every business goes through changes that requires for it to undertake different strategies at every phase with the aid of a diagram, discuss. [12 marks]
(b) Explain why absolute application of bureaucratic approach to management does not herald good contemporary management practices. [8 marks]

QUESTION THREE [20 MARKS]

(a) Describe any for factors that should be considered during cite selection for a business
[8 marks]
(b) Traditional methods of production have been advanced world wide giving room for more advanced methods with an aim of improving efficiency. Explain any three such modern methods. [6 marks]
(c) Describe any six advantages of continuous research activities by both small and large firms.
[6 marks]

QUESTION FOUR [ 20 MARKS]

(a) Distinguish between the informal and forma business sectors in Kenya [4 marks]
(b) Industries are generally classified under five sectors. Discuss. [10 marks]
(c) Describe any three stringents that the Kenyan government has put in place to encourage the growth of manufacturing firms. [6 marks]

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