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Principles Of Management(Buss 100) Question Paper

Principles Of Management(Buss 100)

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.
(2mks)
Identify and explain the salient features of management as a discipline.
(4mks)
What are corporate organization and why are they formed.
(6mks)
Identify and explain four factors that slowed down the evolution of management as a distinct discipline.
(8mks)
Briefly explain three main components of directing as a function of management.
(10mks)

Question Two
"Leadership can be viewed as a process and a property." Clearly distinguish these two terms with examples where necessary.
(5mks)
Identify and explain five main leadership styles you are likely to see in corporate Kenya today.
(15mks)

Question Three
"Managers who fail to plan invite a "tunnel vision" in their management life. Explain the importance of planning in organization today.
(8mks)
Identify and explain with examples the different types of plans you are likely to find in university.
(12mks)

Question Four
Clearly distinguish between the following types of organization.
Functional organizations.
(4mks)
Regional organizations.
(4mks)
Strategic business units.
(4mks)
Matrix organizations.
(4mks)
Explain why organizations are social outfits.
(4mks)

Question Five
"The most important activity of managers in organizations is to make decisions"
What is decision?
(2mks)
Explain various steps followed by managers in decision making process.
(10mks)
Why is management described as an interesting activity in organization.
(4mks)
What is synergy and why is the concept important in organizations. (4mks?)

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