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Dbmg 102: Business Operations, Planning And Managenent Question Paper

Dbmg 102: Business Operations, Planning And Managenent

Course:Business Operations ,Planning And Management

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF SECOND TRIMESTER 2008 EXAMINATIONS

FACULTY : BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES
DEPARTEMENT : BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
COURSE CODE : DBMG 102
COURSE TITLE : BUSINESS OPERATIONS, PLANNING AND MANAGENENT
TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS:
• Answer Question ONE (Compulsory) and any other TWO Questions

Question 1
(a) (i) Define the term Countertrade
(ii) Explain the following forms of countertrade
• Counterpurchase
• Buy back
• Switch trading

(b) Highlight any five advantages of Multinational Corporation Business

(c) A business concern needs funds to finance its operations. Explain the disadvantages of
of the following as sources of funds to a business
(i) Sale of Debentures
(ii) Discounting of Bills of Exchange

(d) Using a well illustrated table and example, explain how departmentalization can be
done by Function

(e) List any four responsibilities a business has on the consumer

Question 2
(a) Joint ventures can involve only local firms or a foreign firm and a local firm. Discuss
the advantages of the latter.

(b) Discuss the input element as one of the major elements of a business firm.

Question 3
(a) Differentiate between the following types of partners
(i) Real Partner
(ii) Quasi partner
(iii) Limited Partner

(b) Highlight any four source of capital for a partnership

(c) Explain how the Competitive Environment determines the business activities of a firm

Question 4
(a) Explain the conditions that necessitate the use of either a wide span of control or a
narrow span of control

(b) Explain the effects downsizing has on management of firms

(c) Differentiate between Matrix Organization and Entrepreneurship

Question 5
(a) Explain the different stage in the Product Life Cycle

(b) What should be considered when choosing a viable investment

(c) Differentiate between Management Contracts and Franchising

Dbmg 102: Business Operations, Planning And Managenent Question Paper

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