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Theory And Practice Of Management Question Paper

Theory And Practice Of Management

Course:Diploma In Business Administration (Business Administration)

Exam Year:2004

DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
THEORY AND PRACTICE OF MANAGEMENT
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
Answer any FIVE of the following SEVEN questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
This paper consists of 2 printed pages
1.(a) Explain the activities that should be undertaken by a manager in order to accomplish interpersonal role in an organization.(10 marks)
(b) Explain FIVE advantages that an organization may derive from adopting the systems Approach to management.(10 marks)

2.(a) Mazeto company limited intends to apply the principles of scientific management in the organization. Outline the limitations that the company is likely to encounter in implementing these principles.(10 marks)
(b) The business environment in Kenya is currently undergoing rapid changes. Highlight the limitations of using adoptive strategies in coping with these changes.(10 marks)

3.(a) Explain FIVE social responsibilities that may be expected of a business by the community in which it operates.(10 marks)
(b) Highlight FIVE ways in which accurate forecasts may contribute to effective planning in an organization.(10 marks)

4.(a) Lackay Company limited has realized that irrational decision making has been the source of their employee grievances. Advise the company on the measures that should be taken to overcome the problem.(10 marks)
(b) Explain FIVE benefits that an organization may get from having policies that ensure smooth flow of work.(10 mark)

5.(a) Outline FIVE ways in which an organization may ensure that employees are accountable for their actions.(10 marks)
(b) Highlight FIVE reasons why a manager may be reluctant to delegate work in an organization.(10 marks)

6.(a) Explain FIVE measures that an organization should take to improve upward communication.(10 marks)
(b) Describe the criteria that a management control system should fulfil for it to be effective.(10 marks)

7.(a) Explain FIVE methods that a manager may use to effectively co-ordinate the activities in an organization.(12 marks)
(b) Outline FIVE ways in which cultural differences between countries may influence the transfer of management techniques from one country to another.(8 marks)

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