Management Of Public Enteprises Question Paper

Management Of Public Enteprises

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2007

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF COMMERCE
BBA 414: MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
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DATE: Monday 23rd June, 2008

TIME: 2.00 – 4.00 p.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Question one is compulsory
2. Answer two more questions.
Q. 1 (a)
In practice, it may seem impossible to secure an acceptable synthesis

of the “public” and “enterprise” concepts in the management of public
enterprises. Discuss.

(8 marks)
(b)
In relation to management of public enterprises, write brief explanatory
notes on the following concepts

(i)
Nationalisation

(3 marks)

(ii)
Privatisation

(3 marks)

(iii)
Monopolies

(3 marks)

(iv)
Parastatals

(3 marks)
Q. 2 (a)
Explain very briefly the meaning of the term “corporate governance”

as applied in public enterprises.

(4 marks)

(b)
With the aid of real life examples, explain four ways in which Kenyan

public enterprises have benefited from corporate governance.

(16 marks)
Q. 3 A common argument is that the survival of public enterprises all over the
world is under threat. Discuss four ailments of public enterprises, that might
eventually contribute towards their demise.

(20 marks)
Q. 4 Discuss four methods through which governments ensures a firm control over
public enterprises.

(20 marks)

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