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Ldp 108: Purchasing Principles And Techniques Question Paper

Ldp 108: Purchasing Principles And Techniques

Course:Diploma In Purchase And Supplies Management

Institution: University Of Nairobi question papers

Exam Year:2009

Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions
Q1. a) Explain the importance of serviceability as a dimension in quality of materials. (4 marks)
b) Briefly discuss any three (3) objectives of quality specifications. (6 marks)
c) In determining the content of specification asess the advantages of user- based specification over seller-user-based specifications (6 marks)
d) Distinguish between product improvement and product design. (4 marks)
e) In designing quality products there are certain environmental factors which must be taken into account. Analyze any five environmental factors that should be taken into account in order to reduce environmental risks. (10 marks)
Q2. Discuss briefly ten principles in the public procurement guide which operate as a means of sustaining ethics and integrity among procurement officials. (20 marks)
Q3. Explain the need for research in purchasing by pointing out critical areas for research in modern purchasing and supplies management. (20 marks)
Q4. Purchasing fraud has become a thorny issue in many organizations in Kenya today. On the basis of this statements, identify some of the opportunities and indicators of purchasing fraud in an organization. (20 marks)
Q5. a) Discuss the main types of inventory costs incurred by an organization. (10 marks)
b) Discuss the main functions and objectives of purchasing department in an organization.
(10 marks)

Ldp 108: Purchasing Principles And Techniques Question Paper

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