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Principles Of Management Question Paper

Principles Of Management

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Human Resource Management

Institution: Moi University question papers

Exam Year:2011

DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
1st YEAR 1st SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS 2011/2012 ACADEMIC YEAR

BHR 102: PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

Instructions to candidates:
>Section A is compulsory
>Answer any THREE questions in Section B.

SECTION A (COMPULSORY)

1. a) Define the term management and outline its major characteristics. (7 mks)
b) Managers play an important role in organizations. In view of this statement, discuss ten roles of managers as advocated by Mintzberg. (9 mks)
c) Describe the key major components of the control process.
(9 mks)

SECTION B: ANSWER ANY THREE QUESTIONS

2. a) Decision making process has an impact on the performance of the organization. Explain FIVE steps that you could adopt towards effective decision making. (5 mks)

b) Discuss any THREE theories of leadership that are known to you. (10 mks)

3. Briefly highlight the key management contribution of the following management 'Gurus'
a) Fredrick Taylor (8mks)

b) Max Weber (7mks)

4. "Money is the only motivational factor in the workers' lives." Discuss this statement in light of workers' motivation in Kenya. (15 mks)

5. Organizing is a key function of management.
a) Explain the major principles to be observed while designing an organization structure. (10 mks)

b) Planning is a process. Discuss. (5 mks)

6. Write notes on the following:
a) Goals of product development (5 mks)

b) Principles of product development (5 mks)

c) Problems with product development (5 mks)

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