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Workshop Organization Management Question Paper

Workshop Organization Management

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Institution: Nyeri Technical Training Institute question papers

Exam Year:2010

The Kenya National Examination Council
Mechanical Engineering Craft
Motor Vehicle Mechanics
Agriculture Mechanics
Welding And Fabrication Craft

Workshop Organization And Management
3Hours
Instructions To Candidates
You should have the following for this examination:
Answer booklet;
Scientific calculator/mathematical tables.
Answer any Five of the following eight questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Maximum marks for each part of the question are indicated.

1. (a) Describe each of the following types of plant layout and state three situations where each is applicable:
(i) Fuctional (process) layout;

(ii) Product layout.

(b) Explain three factors that influence the choice of method for transporting goods to the consumer.

(c) Outline four types of cost incurred due to poor maintenance of machines and equipment. (20 marks)

2. (a) Explain each of the following terms with respect to production planning and control:
(i)dispatching;

(ii)Progressing;

(iii)Evaluation.
(b)Explain four requirements of a good flow production system.
(c)Outline three factors considered when selecting plant and machinery for a workshop.
(20 marks)

3. (a) Explain the term "vicarious liability"

(b) Outline for conditions under which a person employing an independent contractor may be liable for his contractor''s tort.

(c)Explain four circumstances under which an offer may legally come to an end.
(20 marks)

4. (a) Outline four advantages of quality control.

(b)Describe three stages of inspection through which control takes place.

(c) State five advantages of carrying out work study in an organization.
(20 marks)

5. (a) (i)Define the term job evaluation.
(ii) Outline the procedure for job evaluation.

(b) Explain two methods of wage payment stating two advantages of each.

(c)Outline four requirements of a good incentive scheme.
(20 marks)

6.(a) Explain four reasons why manufacturers use intermediaries as channels of distribution.

(b)State four objectives of carrying out market research for product and services.

(c)Explain four functions of sales promotion activities in an organization.
(20 marks)

7. (a) Outline four objectives of job costing.

(b) Distinguish between direct and indirect material as applied to production giving an example in each case.

(c) The following information relates to estimates for the population of item Y:

direct material. 87,500
direct wages. 12,000
direct expenses. 3,000
indirect factory costs. 17,000
administration costs. 15,000
distribution costs. 5000
Selling Expenses. 4000
Profit. 20% of selling expenses

prepare a statement to show:
(i) Prime cost.
(ii) total cost;
(iii) the selling price of item Y.
(20 marks)

8. (a) State five responsibilities of the purchasing department in an organization.

(b) Describe the steps involved in purchasing materials for a manufacturing plant.

(c) Outline five features of an effective storekeeping system.
(20 marks)

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