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Bachelor Of Science In Agriculture Enterprise &Amp; Dev . Course Question Paper

Bachelor Of Science In Agriculture Enterprise &Amp; Dev . Course

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Agriculture

Institution: Pwani University question papers

Exam Year:2011

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011
ACADEMIC YEAR 1ST YEAR 2ND SEMESTER
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE ENTERPRISE & DEV
. COURSE
CODE/TITLE : ABT 100
: AGRIBUSINESS ECONOMICS END OF SEMESTER II

1. Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions

2. Marks indicated in brackets ( )

Question One
a) Define the term capital in financial sense. (2marks)
b) Explain three different ways of expressing the value of a common stock. (6marks)
c) Show with a flow diagram how sources of funds are generated and decisions made for the use of the same funds. (5marks)
d) Briefly state the difference between shares and debentures. (4marks)
e) What is the difference between fixed capital and working capital? (2marks)
f) List down the factors that determine fixed capital requirements. (3marks)
g) Explain as to why businesses may wish to diversify. (2marks)
h) What are the advantages and disadvantages of mergers and acquisitions in business organization? (6marks)
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Question Two
a) Explain what a stock exchange is. (2marks)
b) Explain in full the role played by stock exchanges in a national economy. (18marks)
Question Three Describe agribusiness management in terms of its meaning, nature and scope mentioning its interaction to industry and how commerce and trade creates successful management. (20marks) Question Four
i) Describe the objectives of the financial managers and the ways in which they meet businesses ‘need for funds’ (10marks)
ii) Identify and explain five sources of short term, medium term and long term sources of business finance. (10marks) Question Five
i.) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Limited Liability Company. (10marks)
ii.) Describe the major factors affecting how a business is organized. (10marks)

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