NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
PLOT 91, CADASTRAL ZONE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE EXPRESS WAY, JABI – ABUJA
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
COURSE CODE: BUS 839
COURSE TITLE: MANAGEMENT THEORY
CREDIT UNITS: 2
INSTRUCTION: 1. Indicate your Matriculation Number clearly
2. Attempt question one (1) and any other two (2) questions – three questions in all
3. Question one (1) is compulsory and carries 30 marks, while the other questions carry 20 marks each.
4. Present all your points in coherent and orderly Manner
TIME ALLOWED: 2 Hrs.
1a. Discuss the contributions of Taylor, the Gilbreths and Gantt to the scientific management school. 10 marks
b. Distinguish between a manager and a leader. 10 marks
c. Discuss five (5) limitations of the systems theory. 10 marks
2. Describe leadership styles and their advantages and disadvantages of each of the three leadership styles. 20 marks
3a. Discuss three levels of vertical dimension of managerial job and factors that can promote effectiveness in managers. 10 marks
b. List the three major streams of classical theory and discuss any two (2) of them. 10 marks
4a. Identify and discuss the factors influencing work agendas. 15 marks
b. List five (5) Contribution of Harrington Emerson principles of efficiency. 5 marks
5. It is difficult for a modern organization to succeed in its operations without planning at all. However, planning has its own headache and frustrations. Discuss in detail the three main planning problems you know. 20 marks
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