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Gender And Management Question Paper

Gender And Management

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Hospitality And Tourism Management

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HOSPITALITY TOURISM MANAGEMENT)
HIM 413: GENDER AND MANAGEMENT
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DATE: Friday 20th June, 2008 TIME: 8.00 – 10.00 a.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS
This paper is composed of sections A and B. Section A is compulsory. Answer any
four questions in Section B.
SECTION A ( Compulsory (30 marks)
1. Differentiate:

(a) Gender from sex.

(2 marks)

(b) Male and female

(2 marks)

(c) Man and woman

(2 marks)
2. Identify and discuss challenges that face female managers in the hospitality
industry.

(10 marks)
3. Traditionally, the hospitality industry has been women friendly. Discuss.

(10 marks)
4. What is the impact of society on gender roles.

(4 marks)
SECTION B (40 marks)
Answer any four questions.
5. Discuss the role of family members in success or failure of women’s career in
hospitality industry.

(10 marks)
6. There are a few executive women managers in hospitality industry compared to
men. What are their perceived characteristics?

(10 marks)
7. Many women experience work-family conflict. Discuss the role of the employer
in managing this situation.

(10 marks)
8. Feminism is a world movement looking at gender issues. What are its objectives
and how have they been met in hospitality industry.?

(10 marks)
9. Discuss at least five strengths of women that make them good managers.

(10 marks)
10 What are the characteristics of hospitality industry and how do they impact on
women managers.

(10 marks)

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