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Bcom 102: Principles And Practice Of Management Question Paper

Bcom 102: Principles And Practice Of Management

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE IN BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
BCOM 102: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF MANAGEMENT
STREAMS: BCOM TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 17/4/2013 2.30 PM – 4.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:

ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO QUESTIONS

QUESTION ONE

(a) Discuss the ways in which a flatter organization structure may enhance effectiveness. [10 Marks]
(b) Analyse the ways in which a manager may apply conceptual skills at the work place. [5 Marks]
(c) Explain the factors that may hinder effective decision making in an organization.
[5 Marks]
(d) Explain key management issues that shape an organizations operations. [10 Marks]

QUESTION TWO

(a) Using benchmark studies on leadership discuss the behavioral approach to leadership effectiveness. [12 Marks]

(b) Describe the strategic planning process used by large organizations. [8 Marks]

QUESTION THREE

Discuss propositions of Fredrick Taylor which made him be regarded as the father of scientific
management. [20 Marks]

QUESTION FOUR

(a) It has been suggested that an organizations controls need control. Using this argument explain the guidelines to effective controls. [10 Marks]

(b) Describe the characteristics of planning. [10 Marks]

QUESTION FIVE

(a) Discuss the factors that influence decentralization of decision making. [10 Marks]

(b) Some organizations use the six sigma business scorecard as a corporate performance measurement system. Explain the benefits of using this performance scorecard.
[10 Marks

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