department of management sciences
college of social and management sciences
western delta university
first semester examination 2023/2024 session
BUS201 - principles of management time: 2hrs: 30mins
Answer any four (4) questions. All questions carry equal marks
Question 1
- Explain briefly the term control in management. (3.5 marks)
- Discuss exhaustively the four (4) fundamental steps in organizing. (14 marks)
Question 2
- Differentiate between organizational efficiency and organizational effectiveness. (7 marks)
- Explain briefly seven (7) functions of Management. (10.5 marks)
Question 3
- Leaders are made not born. Discuss. (10 marks)
- Outline five (5) advantages of organizing. (7.5 marks)
Question 4
- What is communication? (5 marks)
- With the aid of a communication model explain the communication process. (12.5 marks)
Question 5
- Briefly explain the difference between chain of command and span of control. (7 marks)
- Explain five factors that could influence a managers choice of leadership style. (10.5 marks)
Question 6
- What is a problem in management? (5 marks)
- Discuss exhaustively five sources of power open to a manager. (12.5 marks)