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Cbm 01: Principles Of Management Question Paper

Cbm 01: Principles Of Management

Course:Certificate In Business Management

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

CBM 01: PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

STREAMS: CERT (BM) TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 6/8/2013 8.30 PM – 10.30 AM

INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer Question ONE and any other TWO Questions

QUESTION ONE

(a) Explain the different skills that a manger must have and the functions of a manager in an organization. [9 Marks]

(b) Explain the features of a good organization structure. [6 Marks]

(c) Explain the reasons why managers hesitate to delegate authority. [5 Marks]

(d) Fredrick Taylor’s scientific management theory was considered revolutionally during his time. Discuss the key principles of scientific management theory [5 Marks]

(e) Differentiate between authority, power and responsibility [3 Marks]

(f) Explain what is meant by the term planning. [2 Marks]

QUESTION TWO

(a) Citing relevant examples discuss the principles of management as stipulated by Henri Fayol. [10 Marks]

(b) Discuss the importance of departmentation. [4 Marks]

(c) Explain the importance of controlling as a function of management. [6 Marks]

QUESTION THREE

(a) ABC company limited has been undertaking planning for the last 3 years without success. Many of the plans seems to be on paper only. This company has consulted you on how to make planning effective knowing your management expertise. What expertise what actions would you recommend to the company in order to make planning effective.
[6 Marks]

(b) Discus the leadership styles. [8 Marks]

(c) Discuss the sources of power in an organization. [6 Marks]

QUESTION FOUR

(a) A large organization manufacturing electronic product consults you for introduction of management by objectives. Explain to the board of directors the meaning, benefits and problems associated with management by objectives. [12 Marks]

(b) Discuss the factors that affect the span of management. [6 Marks]

(c) Discuss the meaning of staffing as a function of management. [2 Marks]

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