Organization Theory And Behavior Question Paper

Organization Theory And Behavior

Course:Doctor Of Philosophy

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF
PHILOSOPHY IN BUSINESS
BBA 808:
ORGANISATIONAL THEORY AND BEHAVIOUR
DATE: Tuesday, 23rd November, 2010

TIME: 9.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Attempt question ONE and any other TWO questions.
Question 1
In testimony before the US Congress in 1912, F.W. Taylor boasted, “under scientific
management the initiative of the workmen – that is, their hard work, their goodwill, their
ingenuity – is obtained practically with absolute regularity” (1912/1997, 30). Starting
with this testimony (but nothing what may have happened before him), briefly trace the
intellectual heritage of the field of organizational theory and behavior. (20 marks)

Question 2
a)
Leadership is important no matter what type of organization. Using appropriate examples, discuss how effective leadership affects organizational performance. (10 marks)
b)
Transformative leadership is only applicable at the societal/political level of analysis. Do you agree with this statement? Explain. (10 marks)

Question 3
There are a number of key assumptions and values that underlie the study of
organizational behaviour. Recognizing these assumptions and the values they imply is
important in understanding how the perspectives of organizational behaviour can inform
our actions. Identify and discuss any four such assumptions. (20 marks)

Question 4
Organisational behaviour can be seen as resulting from the interactions and influences
among individuals, groups, organizational factors, and the public environment in which
all this takes place. With the help of relevant examples where appropriate, explain how
the dimensions of organizational behaviour changes with each level of analysis. (20 marks)

Question 5
The first step in bringing about organizational changes is for the manager to understand
something about the process of change. Over the years, there have been a number of
different efforts to conceptualize change and to suggest strategies for change based on
these basic ideas. With the help of an appropriate frame work, discuss the various
approaches to explaining change in organizations today. (20 marks)

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