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Principles And Practice Of Management Question Paper

Principles And Practice Of Management

Course:Advanced Certificate In Business Administration (Business Administration)

Exam Year:2005

PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF MANAGEMENT

Questions:past papers Time Allowed: 3 hours.

Answer any FIVE questions. Candidates are required to demonstrate both broad and deep understanding of this subject. All questions carry equal marks.

QUESTION ONE
“Some management experts feel that control (that is, setting standards, measuring performance against them and taking corrective action when needed) hinders creativity. Others take the opposite view”.
With the help of examples give arguments in support of each view. (Total: 20 marks)

QUESTION TWO
a) Clearly distinguish between corporate mission, vision and core values.
(10 marks)
b) What are the key qualities of a good corporate vision? (10 marks) (Total: 20 marks)

QUESTION THREE
With the help of examples, evaluate the statement that “the leader is more important than the followers as the key to an organisation’s success”. (Total: 20 marks)

QUESTION FOUR
a) Define the “Peter Principle” as a management concept. (4 marks)
b) To what extent is the concept valid in modern management practices? (16 marks)
(Total: 20 marks)

QUESTION FIVE
Many organisational decisions are made by groups in form of committees, task forces, review panels, study teams or similar groups. What are the advantages and disadvantages of group decision making? (Total: 20 marks)

QUESTION SIX
A marketing director is planning to launch a product, which is claimed to be of superior quality to the existing products, into a competitive but growing market. What factors should she bear in mind when setting the price? (Total: 20 marks)

QUESTION SEVEN
In manufacturing industries, inspection in many stages and areas takes place to ensure a satisfactory standard of quality in the finished product.
Discuss the different stages and areas where inspection may take place in a manufacturing process. (Total: 20 marks)

QUESTION EIGHT-Replaced
Exactly what constitutes the management task is often unclear or misunderstood.

Required:
a) Explain the five main duties of a manager, according to the writer Henri Fayol.
(10 Marks)
b) Explain the differences between the role of a supervisor and that of a manager.
(10 Marks)
(Total: 20 marks)

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