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Bba 300: Organisational Theory Question Paper

Bba 300: Organisational Theory

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce In Marketing

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
BBA 300: ORGANIZATION THEORY
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DATE:
THURSDAY 22ND JULY 2010

TIME: 11.00 A.M. - 1.00 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer Question ONE and any other Two Questions.

Question One
a)
Explain the defining nature of organization theory as an area of study in

management.

(15 marks)

b)
Explain how the various theories to the study of organizations may be integrated.

(15 marks)

Question Two

Explain the various approaches for the design of organizational structures.
(20 marks)

Question Three
Explain how the concept of power and politics contributes to the management of
organizations.

(20 marks)

Questions Four
Explain the various types of conflicts and the approaches for managing each.

(20 marks)

Question Five
Explain the concept of environment and its importance in the study of organizations.

(20 marks)

Question Six
Explain the rationale for organizational development and change programs and the methods
used in managing these programs.

(20 marks)