Organizational Theory And Behaviour In Recreation And Sport Question Paper

Organizational Theory And Behaviour In Recreation And Sport

Course:Bachelor Of Science (Leisure & Recreation Management)

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
(SPORTS, LEISURE AND RECREATION)

SLR 408: ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY AND BEHAVIOUR IN
RECREATION AND SPORT

DATE: Wednesday
30th December 2009
TIME:
11.00am – 1.00pm

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question one and any other two questions

Q1.
a)
Outline the characteristics of a theory as used in organizational theory and
behavior.
[5marks]

b)
Using examples from the sports and recreation industry and with the aid of

a chart, discuss the fundamental features and components of

organizations’

structure.
[15marks]

c)
Analyze the contemporary issues in Organizational behaviour and the
significance
of
each.
[10marks]

Q2.
a)
Identify
organization
culture.
[2marks]

b)
Using the functionalist approach to organizational culture analysis,
expound
on
five elements that are fundamental to developing a

positive/strong organizational culture in the sports and recreation industry

in Kenya.

[15marks]
c)
Outline three benefits of a functionalist approach to organizational culture

analysis.

[3marks]
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Q3.
a)
Using examples from the recreation and sport industry, explain the

principles of organizations’ structure as suggested by the neoclassical

theory’s approach to organizational behaviour.

[10marks]
b)
Discuss
five major models for decision making in a recreation and sport

organization.

[10marks]

Q4.
a)
Elaborate on steps in the communication process in a sport and recreation

organization.

[10marks]

b)
Decision-making in an organization is the first step in organizational

planning. Analyze the process of decision making in a sports and
recreation
organization. [10marks]

Q5.
a)
Discuss any five sources of conflicts in the sports and recreation industry.

[10marks]

b)
As the human resource manager of a recreational company, you have

noted that over the past one month, the number of staff indiscipline cases

have been on the rise and there has been a general sluggish mood among

the staff. Discuss the steps that you will take in addressing the situation.

[10marks]

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