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Introduction To Business Studies Question Paper

Introduction To Business Studies

Course:Bachelor Of Technology In Office Administration And Technology

Institution: Technical University Of Kenya question papers

Exam Year:2013

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF KENYA

FACULTY OF LIBERAL AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES

FIRST YEAR SEMESTER 1 EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
-BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS
-BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
-BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
-BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (OFFICE ADMINISTRATION)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTANCY

END OF SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS
APRIL 2013 SERIES
ABEQ 1111: INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS STUDIES
TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question ONE and any other TWO.

QUESTION ONE
(a) Explain four functions of a manager in a business enterprise. (8 marks)
(b) State four major causes of small busíness failures (4 marks)
(c) Explain two ways used by trade unions to achieve their objectives (6 marks)
(d) Briefly explain two methods of management control in business operation.(8 marks)

QUESTION TWO
(a) Explain reasons why there is trend towards starting and running small businesses in Kenya today. (10 marks)
(b) Briefly discuss the criteria you would use to choose sources of finance for your business. (10 marks)

QUESTION THREE
a) Elaborate the principal advantages of a partnership form of business organization. (10 marks)
(b) Highlight benefits that would accrue to an organization that trains its man power. (10 marks)

QUESTION FOUR
(a) Summarize the obligations of a business concern to its stakeholders.(10 marks)
(b) Explain the importance of a good organizational structure. (10 marks)

QUESTION FIVE
(a) Explain five benefits of an international trade to two trading countries. (10 marks)
(b) Highlight the importance of human resource management in a business organization.(10 marks)

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