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Bca/Bps 1105: Sociology Question Paper

Bca/Bps 1105: Sociology

Course:Diploma In Business Administration

Institution: Dedan Kimathi University Of Technology question papers

Exam Year:2013

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DEDAN KIMATHI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION ACADEMIC YEAR 2012/2013
FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND DIPLOMA IN PURCHASING AND SUPPLIES MANAGEMENT
BCA/BPS 1105: SOCIOLOGY
APRIL 2013 TIME: 2 HOURS
Instructions:
Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions
QUESTION ONE COMPULSORY
a. Define the following terms.
i. Sociology (2marks)
ii. Sociological theory (2marks)
iii. Work (1mark)
iv. Occupation (1mark)
b. Explain six importance of studying sociology. (6marks)
c. Describe five major characteristics of bureaucracy. (10marks)
d. Social stratification refers to inequalities that exist between individuals and groups within human societies. In light of this explain five basis of social stratification and three key aspects of social stratification. (8marks)
QUESTION TWO
a. Discuss the four modern theoretical approaches/perspectives to sociology. (8 marks)
b. State and explain four social significance of work. (4marks)
c. Highlight six changes that have taken place in the family. (3marks)
QUESTION THREE
a. Explain five factors that influence cultural variations and change. (10marks)
b. Explain five reasons attributed to raising cases of divorce in Kenya. (5marks)
QUESTION FOUR
a. Citing appropriate examples from your society, describe four major components/elements of culture. (8marks)
b. Explain three basic sources of power within any political system. (3marks)
c. Discuss the relationship between sociology and common sense. (4marks)
QUESTION FIVE
a. State and clearly explain six major functions of education. (12marks)
b. Explain three advantages of culture in the society. (3marks)

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