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Bpsm 110: Introduction To Procurement Question Paper

Bpsm 110: Introduction To Procurement

Course:Bachelor Of Purchasing And Supplies Management

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2012

CHUKA UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF PURCHASING AND SUPPLIES MANAGEMENT

BPSM 110: INTRODUCTION TO PROCUREMENT

STREAMS: BPSM Y1S1 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 11/12/2012 8.30 A.M – 10.30 A.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer question One and any other two.

Question One (30 Marks)

You are currently employed by highway assemblers, who assemble motorbike parts in Kenya. The management is making a decision of whether to continue importing the parts or complete bike from China.

Required:

(a) Explain to them the factors to be considered in making such a decision. [5 marks]

(b) Discuss the limitations of partnership sourcing. [5 marks]

(c) Explain the benefits and limitations of international sourcing. [10 marks]

(d) Why is a market analysis necessary in sourcing? [5 marks]

(e) Discuss the disadvantages to an organization the application of EDI (Electronic
Data Interchange) in the process of sourcing for its material or spare parts.
[5 marks]

Question Two (20 Marks)

In order to enable the procurement functions to achieve its own objectives, it has to create liaison with other functions within the organization.

Required:

(a) Discuss various methods used in communicating material needs to procurement.
[5 marks]

(b) Explain the limitations of creating a purchasing liaison. [5 marks]

(c) What factors should be considered while creating purchasing liaison? [5 marks]

(d) Explain the role of purchasing and supply department in an organization. [5 marks]

Question Three (20 Marks)

As a procurement professional, you are required to follow moral principles while carrying out organizational duties.

(a) Explain the importance of ethics in procurement. [6 marks]

(b) Explain the principles of ethical procurement practices in procurement professions.
[10 marks]

(c) By use of an example explain Ethical Dilemma in procurement. [4 marks]

Question Four (20 Marks)

(a) Write explanatory notes on the following techniques of inventory control:

(i) Two bin system [3 marks]
(ii) Just-in-Time [3 marks]
(iii) MRP type system [3 marks]
(iv) ABC analysis [3 marks]
(v) Kanban system [3 marks]

(b) Explain the importance of stock record to procurement department. [5 marks]

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