Department Mining And Process Engineering

Subject Mine Management 414

Subject Code MMG 810S / MRE810S
Level Bachelor of Engineering – Level 8
Due Date 23rd April, 2021
Marks 70

Assignment 1 Question Paper

First Examiner: Prof G. Dzinomwa / Mr N.M. Namate

Moderator: Eng. Hillary Chirimumimba

General Instructions and Notes

1. Answer ALL questions in this paper.

2. Use illustrative diagrams and sketches wherever necessary.
3. Write neatly and legibly; illegible work will not be considered for
marking.

1.0 Describe the following four functions of management and give examples as to how each
one applies in a mine environment.[20 Marks]
 1.1 Planning (5 Marks)
1.2 Organising (5 Marks)
1.3 Leading (5 Marks)
1.4 Controlling. (5 Marks)

2.0 According to theory of management, there are different modern approaches:

2.1 Enumerate these management approaches.[4 Marks]
2.2 Give your opinion on these approaches given in 2.1 above giving justification to
your views. [6 Marks]
2.3 What are the three crucial implied assumptions for mine management? [3
Marks]
2.4 Write short notes on each one of the above assumptions in 2.2 to show your
understanding. [9 Marks]
3.0 Research on the term “SUSTAINABILITY” and give a description of its meaning in mining
context. [20 Marks]
4.0 Differentiate between management and supervision by way of a practical example.[8

Marks]

End of Assignment Question Paper.