Organization Theory Question Paper

Organization Theory

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

BBA 300: ORGANIZATION THEORY

DATE:__TUESDAY 2ND DECEMBER 200_____ TIME: 11.00 A.M. – 1.00 P.M:
INSTRUCTIONS:
1.
There are 4 (four) questions
2.
Answer Question 1 and any other 2 questions.
3.
Each Question to begin on a new sheet of paper.

Question1.
Compulsory – 30 marks
(a)
Explain how Henry Mintzberg’s five basic parts of the organization perform the subsystem functions (Boundary spanning, production, maintenance, adaptation and management)
(b)
If an organization had to give up one of these five parts, which one would it survive the longest without? Discuss.

Question 2. – 20 marks
(a)
Why do organizations which use a horizontal structure have cultures that emphasize openness, employee empowerment and responsibility?
(b)
What do you think a manager’s job would be like in a horizontally organized organization?

Question 3. – 20 marks
(a)
What are the primary differences between an organization designed for efficient performance and one designed for learning and change?
(b)
Which type of organization do you think would be easier to manage? Why?

Question 4 – 20 marks
A noted organization theorist said “Pressure for change originates in the environment;
pressure for stability originates within the organization”. Discuss.

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