Bmit 111: Business, Society And Environment 2009 Question Paper
Bmit 111: Business, Society And Environment 2009
Course:Bachelor Of Business Management And Information Technology
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2009
KABARAK UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2008/2009 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
COURSE CODE: BMIT 111
COURSE TITLE: BUSINESS, SOCIETY AND
ENVIRONMENT
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Answer question one and TWO other questions in section A. In section B answer
question 5 and any other two questions
SECTION A: (30 MARKS)
1. Explain how business operations are influenced by;
i) Physical/natural environment
ii) Socio-cultural environment
iii) Technological environment (10mks)
2. i) Define sole proprietorship
ii) Explain the advantages and challenges of sole proprietorship.
iii) A memorandum of association is the most important document when
forming a company. Explain the six clauses contained in them.
(10mks)
3. Discuss the managerial functions and state how they are related to the functions of
a business firm. (10mks)
4. “A company’s success in achieving its objectives is affected by the interaction
with several actors/forces within its operating environment”. Discuss any five
forces.
(10mks)
SECTION B: (20 MARKS)
5. Discuss the following terms;
i) Globalization
ii) Economies of scale
iii) The “three legged stool”.
iv) A franchise
v) Economic development (10mks)
6. i) Discuss the goals of the world summit on the environment.
ii) Explain Kenya’s goals on the environment. (5mks)
7. Explain the various stakeholders in the business environment. Give specific
examples in each case. (5mks)
8. Explain briefly the following terms:
i) Kenya’s biodiversity
ii) Sustainable development
iii) Chemical waste
iv) Human-wildlife conflict
v) Millenium development goals. (5mks)
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