MBA891 : ORGANISATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND CHANGE (2014)

NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

14/16 AHMADU BELOW WAY, VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS

SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

MARCH/APRIL 2014 EXAMINATION

 
COURSE CODE: MBA 891                                                                                CREDIT UNIT: 2
COURSE TITLE:                ORGANISATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND CHANGE
TIME ALLOWED: 2 hrs
Instructions:          1. Attempt question Number one (1) and any other two (2).
2. Question number 1 is compulsory and carries 30 marks, while the other questions carry equal marks each
Present all points in a coherent and orderly manner
QUESTION 1
1a) In the school of leadership, there are two major parties; first party believes leaders are born while second party believes leaders are made;
Critically argue for or against either parties using contemporary examples.                                        20 Marks
1b) According to Yuki, 1982 Excellent leaders possess some specific skills or behaviours that Poor leaders do not; mention ten (10) of those skills or behaviours.                                                                                                                              10 Marks
 
QUESTION 2
2a) In your own word, critically explain the concept of leadership                                                                                         5 Marks
2b) Mention seven (7) characteristics of a good leader and explain four (4) with relevant examples.   15 Marks
QUESTION 3
3a) List five (5) personal characteristics associated with the leader                                                       5 Marks
3b) List the stages employees go through during periods of change.                                                   5 Marks
3c) Examine in details the factors involved in ensuring successful changes in an organisation            10 Marks
 
QUESTION 4
4a) what do you understand  by the term organisational culture?                                                        5 Marks
4b) In accessing the new culture in an organisation, list and explain the basic steps involved according to (Sherriton and Stern 1997)                                                                                                                                                                 15 Marks
 
QUESTION 5
5a) List and explain without mincing words the two major differences in leadership styles                   5 Marks
5b) Which of these styles is most suitable for male or female leaders and why?                                    10 Marks
5c) What are the shortcomings of Studies on Gender Differences in leadership?                                   5 Marks

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