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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:2011

QUESTION ONE
a) Distinguish between purchasing and procurement. (3 marks)
b) Explain some of the difficulties associated with sub-contracting. (8 marks)
c) Describe the purchasing procedure that an organization goes through up to the point of acquisition of materials (10 marks)
d) Explain the advantages of blanket order system to an organization. (9 marks)
QUESTION TWO
a) As a purchasing manager in a public corporation, explain the measures you would take in order to enhance the ethical behavior of the purchasing staff in the organization. (10 marks)
b) Bao Bao Company Ltd has hired a consultant to train its staff on specification writing. Explain the benefits that may acquire to the company as a result of this decision. (10 marks)
QUESTION THREE
a) Explain the reasons for global sourcing. (10 marks)
b) Explain five methods of payments of goods. (10 marks)
QUESTION FOUR
a) Explain the benefits of standardization in the practice of procurement. (10 marks)
b) Explain any four total quality management tools used by organization today. (10 marks)
QUESTION FIVE
Write short notes in line with the following purchasing concepts/ activities.
a) Strategic sourcing (5 marks)
b) Cross functional teams (5 marks)
c) Supply chains and supply networks (5 marks)
d) Supply alliances (5 marks

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