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Dba 203: Organization Theory Question Paper

Dba 203: Organization Theory

Course:Organisation Theory

Institution: University Of Nairobi question papers

Exam Year:2012

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
MODULE II DEGREE PROGRAMME 2011/2012(NAIROBI DAY)

SECOND YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

DBA 203: ORGANIZATION THEORY

DATE: DECEMBER 17, 2012
TIME: 9.00A.M- 11.00A.M.

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer Question ONE and any other TWO.

1. a) Classical organizational theories have similarities. Briefly give an account of those similarities.
(5 marks)
b) Describe the key features of the bureaucracy theory. (7 marks)

c) Explain the merits and demerits of the bureaucracy theory.
(10 marks)

d) Studying organizational theory is important for Kenya''s future managers. Explain. (8 marks)

2. a) What are the reasons for resistance to organizational change?
(4 marks)
b) How can managers deal with resistance to change? (5 marks)

c) Briefly explain Kurt Lewis theory of change. (5 marks)

d) Describe the managerial grid as an organizational development technique. (6 marks)

3. a) Explain ways in which an organization''s environment may be characterized according to Aldrich''s study. (10 marks)

b) Describe the internal changes that an organization may adopt in order to cope with dependence on the external environment.
(10 marks)

4. a) What is your understanding of informal organization? (3 marks)

b) Describe the value of informal organizations. (9 marks)

c) Explain the possible downside of informal organizations.
(8 marks)

Dba 203: Organization Theory Question Paper

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