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Management Of Public Enteprises Question Paper

Management Of Public Enteprises

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYA TT A UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
BBA 414: MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
DATE:
Wednesday zs" August 2009
TIME: 8.00am-l0.00am
INSTRUCTIONS:
Question one is compulsory.
Answer two more questions

I.
a)
The very definition of public enterprise emphasises both social (public) as well as profitability (Enterprise) goalS. How can a balance between the two concepts be created.
Explain briefly. [6marks]
b)
While using practical examples, explain four achievements of public enterprises in Kenya especially in the years immediately after independence. [20marks]
c)
The future of public enterprise lies in maintaining a proper balance between autonomy of control. Outline four methods of controlling public enterprises in Kenya. [4marks]

2.
Discuss four reasons for reforming public enterprises in Kenya. [20marks]

3.
Monopoly power has commonly had a negative connotation. However, many public enterprises in many parts of the world have for long been allowed to operate as monopolies. Explain four possible reasons for this.

4.
a)
What is the meaning of Corporate Governance Programs?
b)
Explain four effects of corporate governance on the public enterprises.

5
Explain the different ways of creating authority of an agent. (20 marks)

a)
State the duties of an agent. (10 marks)
b)
A gave Kazimoto Transporters a luggage to carry to Mombasa from Nairobi. Kazimoto Transporters gave the luggage to Malinyingi Transporters as he could not travel to Mombasa, his lorry having broken down. The luggage was damaged by Malinmyingi Transporters.
Adivse A. (10 marks)

6.
a)
What is a Bill of Exchange. (6 marks)
b)
Explain the different types of endorsement. (7 marks)
c)
What is the effect of forgery ofa signature on a cheque. (7 marks)

7.
Write short notes on the following.
a)
Hire purchase agreement
b)
Holder in due course.
c)
Subrogation
d)
Ubberimal Fidei.
(5 marks.)

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