Agbm 220: Cooperative Management And Development Question Paper
Agbm 220: Cooperative Management And Development
Course:Bachelor Of Agribusiness Management
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
SECOND YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT
AGBM 220: COOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
STREAMS: AGBM Y2S2 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: MONDAY 12/8/2013 8.30 A.M. – 10.30 A.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question one and any other two.
Do not write on the question paper.
Question One
(i) Cooperatives are formed by people who have a common interest. Some members of your village have approached you because they think you have the knowhow in the formation of a marketing cooperative society to market their produce. Being a graduate of agribusiness management explain how you would assist them.
[15 marks]
(ii) Discuss the six principles of cooperatives. [15 marks]
Question Two
(i) Voluntary and open membership is one of the principles of cooperatives, however somebody of unsound mind is not eligible to be a member. Discuss. [5 marks]
(ii) Explain the organization of cooperatives in Kenya. [15 marks]
Question Three
(i) Explain the roles and responsibilities of a member of cooperative society. [6 marks]
(ii) Discuss the sources of finances for a cooperative society. [12 marks]
Question Four
(i) Explain how you would use the following ratios to determine the performance of a cooperative society.
(a) Liquidity ratios [3 marks]
(b) Profitability ratios [3 marks]
(c) Break even analysis [3 marks]
(ii) Discuss the objectives of public relations in cooperatives. [11 marks]
Question Five
Discuss the importance of cooperative societies in economic development in a developing country like Kenya. [20 marks]
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