Management Fundamentals Essay

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GDM 401: Management Fundamentals Past Paper Questions Question 1 (Jan 2010) Organisational vision and mission determines the direction of organisations. Briefly define the concept of ‘organisational mission’ and examine how it influences goal setting and planning in organisations. [20 marks] Question 2 (May 2010) Operating in the global environment is a challenge for any individual. Illustrate these challenges to managers who operate in the global environment. [20 marks] Question 3 (Aug 2010) Briefly explain the meaning of departmentalisation and explain the contemporary ‘team’ and ‘network’ structures and explain why they are being adopted by organisations. [20 marks] Question 4 (Jan 2011) Explain the purpose of planning to an organisation and discuss the importance of planning in a rapidly changing environment. [20 marks] Question 5 (May 2011) a) Discuss different skills required to a manager and their relevance for both managers and non-managers. [8 marks] b) Explain different managerial roles performed by managers in different managerial situations. [12marks] [Total 20 marks] Question 6 (Aug 2011) a) Briefly explain the concept of ‘leadership’ and analyze its importance to organisational success. [10 marks] b) Explain in detail one leadership theory. [10 marks] [Total 20 marks] Question 7 (Jan 2012) Briefly explain the following terms: a) Management Skills b) Corporate Social Responsibility c) Authority and Responsibility d) Goals and Plans [4 x 5 = Total 20 marks] Question 8 (Jul 2012) a) Discuss the principles of scientific management and bureaucracy as classical approaches to management. [10 marks] b) Using examples, describe the characteristics of a learning organisation. [10 marks] [Total 20 marks]

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