MAY 2020 SEMESTER
FINAL EXAMINATION
(ESSAY)
COURSE : ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
DATE : 21 August 2020
PART B
INSTRUCTIONS :
Part B contains FIVE questions. Answer THREE only.
QUESTION:
- a) There are THREE (3) characteristics of control system. Elaborate each of the characteristics and discuss which is the most essential control in managing busines
- Briefly explain the following terms:
- Production budget
- Cost budget
- Capital budget
- Master budget
MARKS
(Total: 20) [Maximum 3 pages]
- Cohesiveness is the degree in which the group is seen attractive to members and they will be motivated to influence each other. High performance will occurs when cohesive teams have high performance norms.
Discuss the importance of cohesiveness and how to build cohesiveness and high-performance norms in a group performance.
MARKS
(Total: 20) [Maximum 3 pages]
- a) There are three ways an organisation can adapt to reduce boredom of their employees. These include job rotation, job enlargement and job enrichment.
- b) Job enrichment has five core job dimensions. List and discuss these dimensions, and provide examples to support your
MARKS
(Total: 20) [Maximum 3 pages]
- Staffing comprises of three main activities includes selection. Selection is important to enable an organisation to choose prospective employee from among qualified applicants during the hiring
Discuss steps to be taken in selection process and justify each steps.
MARKS
(Total: 20) [Maximum 3 pages]
- a) Define matrix organisations. Illustrate sample of matrix organisation according to your
- b) There are a few advantages and disadvantages of matrix organisations that an organisation must be aware about before deciding to use this type of organisational structure. Discuss.
(Total: 20) [Maximum 3 pages]
