Human and Public Relations November 2010 Past Examination Question Paper – KNEC
This Past Paper examination was examined by the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) and it applies to the following Certificate courses
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Diploma in Secretarial Studies
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Diploma Legal Secretarial Studies
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THE KENYA NATIONAL EXAMINATION COUNCIL
DIPLOMA IN SECRETARIAL STUDIES
DIPLOMA LEGAL SECRETARIAL STUDIES
HUMAN AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
November 2010
Time: 3 hours
1. (a) Highlight six ways in which a charismatic leader may promote internal public relations. (12 marks)
(b) Explain four ways in which attitude may positively contribute to the working life of employees. (8 marks)
2. (a) Explain four ways in which an employee may react to work related frustration.
(b) Maslow’s theory proposes a hierarchy of human needs. Explain the ways in which an organization may satisfy the basic level needs to motivate its employees. (12 marks)
3. (a) Explain six ways in which an employee may positively cope with stress. (12 mans)
(b) Explain four ways in which a manager may contribute to con8icts in an organization.
4. (a) Essieni Enterprises has recently conducted a survey of its key publics. Highlight five reasons that may have made it necessary to conduct this survey. (10 marks)
(b) There is an increase in organizations’ engagement in sponsorship of community activities. Outline hve objectives of such sponsorship. (10 marks)
5. (a) Staff participation in decision-making is highly recommended in organizations today. Explain hve reasons that may cause some organizations not to embrace this view. (10 marks)
(b) Highlight five factors that determine social stratification. (10 marks)
6. (a) Explan ave limitations associated with meetings as a method of addressing public relations issues. (10 marks)
(b) The level of cohesion in a group is determined by a number of factors. Explain five such factors. (10 marks)
7. (a) Explain five ways in which the human relations approach may contribute to understanding of the behaviour of employees in an organization. (10 marks)
(b) Explain five factors that contribute to employee personality. (10 marks)