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Mbad 603: Management Theory And Practice Question Paper

Mbad 603: Management Theory And Practice

Course:Masters In Business Administration

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

MBAD 603: MANAGEMENT THEORY AND PRACTICE

STREAMS: MBAD Y1 TIME: 3 HOURS

DAY/DATE: FRIDAY 9/8/2013 5.30 PM- 8.30 PM

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Answer All Questions
• Do not Write on the Question Paper

1. (a) Explain clearly the nature and purposes of management. [10 Marks]

(b) Outline qualities of an effective manager. [10 Marks]

(c) In which way the theories of management can be useful. [5 Marks]

2. (a) Identify the three levels of management and explain the main function of each level. [10 Marks]

(b) Discuss principles of bureaucracy as advanced by Max Weber. [10 Marks]

(c) Explain five activities that an organisation might be engaged in which may be considered as socially irresponsible. [5 Marks]

3. (a) Analyse three essential conditions for successful execution of management by objectives (MBO) in an organisation. [6 Marks]

(b) With reference to planning function explain

(i) The benefits of planning to an organisation [6 Marks]

(ii) Constraints to effective planning in an organisation. [6 Marks]

(iii) Ways of overcoming constraints to effective planning. [7 Marks]

4. (a) Explain the circumstances under which a matrix organizational structure is applicable. [5 Marks]

(b) Explain factors that affect the span management in an organisation. [7 Marks]

(c) Explain the types of autocratic leadership style. [7 Marks]

(d) Describe five elements of a control system. [5 Marks]

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