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Principles Of Management Question Paper

Principles Of Management

Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2012

KABARAK
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2011/2012 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS
BMGT 123 – PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
DAY: THURSDAY

DATE: 12/04/2012
TIME: 2.00 – 4.00 P.M.

STREAM SESSION 3

INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer question ONE and any other TWO Questions
QUESTION ONE
a) The Principles of Bureaucracy as advocated by Max Weber are not applicable
to most of today’s’ large organizations” Critically evaluate this statement
(10 mks)
b) Open systems have inputs, transformation process and outputs; in addition they
have some additional characteristics that have relevance to a management
consultant. Briefly discuss the key characteristics of an open system (10 mks)
c) critically, Discuss the major elements of management roles as propounded by
Henry Mintzberg

.(10 mks)

QUESTION TWO
a) Discuss the managerial functions and state how they are related to the functions of
a business firm. (10 mks)
b) What is meant by “ethical values” in management and identify the factors
determining an individual’s ethics.

(10 mks)

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QUESTION THREE
a) Planning is a critical element of management to managers of an organization. Citing
specific examples discuss the steps (guidelines) that can assist a manger
to overcome roadblocks to effective planning

(10 mks)
b) Discuss the arguments for and against business social responsibility.
(10 mks)
QUESTION FOUR
a) Explain the relevance of Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs to the process
Of motivation

(10 mks)
b) Management by objectives is said to be one of the best methods of appraising
staff performance. Explain how it is used stating the advantages and
disadvantages (10 mks)

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