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Hfn 422: Entrepreneurship Skills In Foods, Nutrition And Dietetics Question Paper

Hfn 422: Entrepreneurship Skills In Foods, Nutrition And Dietetics

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Food, Nutrition And Dietetics

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS FOR DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
(FOODS, NUTRITION AND DIETETICS)

HFN 422: ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS IN FOODS, NUTRITION
AND DIETETICS

DATE: Thursday 10th September 2009
TIME:
11.00am-1.00pm

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer Question ONE in Section A and ANY other TWO in Section B.
SECTION A
QUESTION ONE COMPULSORY (20 MARKS)
a)
Mutua intends to start a small business in the hospitality industry. Explain to him

the factors that he needs to consider before starting the business. [10marks]
b) Describe
the
following
types of entrepreneurs
i)
Craft
entrepreneurs
ii)
Opportunistic
entrepreneurs
[6marks]
c)
Discuss the management theory of entrepreneurship.

[4marks]

SECTION B
ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS (25MARKS) EACH
QUESTION TWO
a) Distinguish
between
internal and external entrepreneurial motivations. [5marks]
b)
Describe the internal motivational factors that can influence one to become an

entrepreneur.

[10marks]
c)
Discuss the qualities of a successor
entrepreneur.
[10marks]

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QUESTION THREE
a)
Define
a
business
plan. [2marks]
b)
Describe the importance of a business plan to a business enterprise.

[12marks]
c)
One major role of an entrepreneur in business is to identify and initiate business

ideas. Outline the various ways that an entrepreneur can use to develop good

business ideas.

[11marks]

QUESTION FOUR
a)
Write short notes on the following
i)
Marketing
mix
ii)
Enterprise
culture

iii)
Trade
credit
iv)
Entrepreneur
v)
Business
opportunity
[10marks]
b)
Most small business fail before reaching maturity stage. Highlight suitable ways

of how one can avoid early business failure.

[10marks]
c)
State the merits of working as a sole proprietor in a business.
[5marks]

QUESTION FIVE
a)
Jane wants to look for capital for business. Explain to her the various types of
capital
for
a
business.
[6marks]
b)
An entrepreneur has several sources of capital. Describe the factors that one

needs to consider when assessing the best sources to choose.
[12marks]
c)
Outline the importance of small scale enterprises in Kenya.
[7marks]

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