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Principles Of Management(Buss 012) Question Paper

Principles Of Management(Buss 012)

Course:Business Administration

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

TIME: 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question one and any other two questions.
Question One
Define the term management appropriately.
(2 Marks)

Explain what should be contained in a good definition of management.
(4 Marks)

What is the difference between administration and management? Use a diagram.
(6 Marks)

Explain what makes management an art than science discipline and state the skill required by managers here.
(8 Marks)

Explain at least five characteristics of management.
(10 Marks)

Question Two
What are the elements of planning?
(8 Marks)
Using a well illustrated diagram explain the following plans
Strategic plans.
(4 Marks)
Tactical plans
(4 Marks)
Operational plans.
(4 Marks)

Question Three
Directing is divided into three main sub components. Identify and briefly explain them.
(15 Marks)

Question Four
Describe the systems theory of organization clearly distinguishing open and closed systems.
(10 Marks)

Describe the sclient contributions of Fredlick Taylor in the discipline of management.
(10 Marks)

Question Five
As a manager, you can expect to meet various challenges like conflicts and workers stress. Discuss the causes of stress in organizations and suggest how you can solve the problem of stress and conflicts in these organizations. (20 Marks)

Principles Of Management(Buss 012) Question Paper

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