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Agbm 230:Behavioural Science Question Paper

Agbm 230:Behavioural Science

Course:Bachelor Of Agribusiness Management

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer Question ONE and any other TWO Questions
QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)
(a) Describe the meaning and nature of behavioral science. [6 Marks]
(b) Discuss the importance of understanding the behavior of individuals to an organization. [6 Marks]
(c) Discuss the various ways and techniques of reinforcing human behavior in an
organization. [8 Marks]
(d) Human behavior is a factor of the individual’s and an organization’s environment. As a
human resource manager of your organization, explain to the management the psychological factors that shape the behavior of employees. [10 Marks]
QUESTION TWO
(a) Behavioral Science is based upon key scientific assumptions and essential features that
enable organizations rule out randomness for behavior. Discuss these assumptions and features that enhance applicability of behavioral science in organizations
[10 Marks]
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(b) Discuss the contribution and role of informal relationships to an organization.
[10 Marks]
QUESTION THREE
The study of human behavior is based on the behavioral system, in which the function of any system depends on the inputs that are introduced. With the aid of a diagram, describe the systems model of behavior. [20 Mark]
QUESITON FOUR
(a) Learning is considered as one of the fundamental basis of human behavior. Discuss the components of learning that influence change in human behavior. [10 Marks]
(b) Discuss the significance of effective communication as a necessary element in enhancing human relationships in an organization. [10 Marks]
QUESTION FIVE
(a) Over the last two years, the public sector has faced staff unrest characterized by unending strikes and street demonstrations resulting in poor service delivery. As a behavioral scientist, do you agree with the assertion that the poor employee-government relationship is as a result of ignorance on part of the government to understand and respond to the changing behavior of the workforce? Explain your answer. [12 Marks]
(b) Critically discuss the concept of motivation clearly showing how it elicits and influence human behavior. [8 Marks]
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