Dbmg 102: Business Operations, Planning And Managenent Question Paper
Dbmg 102: Business Operations, Planning And Managenent
Course:Business Operations ,Planning And Management
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2008
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF SECOND TRIMESTER 2008 EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES
DEPARTEMENT : BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
COURSE CODE : DBMG 102
COURSE TITLE : BUSINESS OPERATIONS, PLANNING AND MANAGENENT
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Answer Question ONE (Compulsory) and any other TWO Questions
Question 1
(a) (i) Define the term Countertrade
(ii) Explain the following forms of countertrade
• Counterpurchase
• Buy back
• Switch trading
(b) Highlight any five advantages of Multinational Corporation Business
(c) A business concern needs funds to finance its operations. Explain the disadvantages of
of the following as sources of funds to a business
(i) Sale of Debentures
(ii) Discounting of Bills of Exchange
(d) Using a well illustrated table and example, explain how departmentalization can be
done by Function
(e) List any four responsibilities a business has on the consumer
Question 2
(a) Joint ventures can involve only local firms or a foreign firm and a local firm. Discuss
the advantages of the latter.
(b) Discuss the input element as one of the major elements of a business firm.
Question 3
(a) Differentiate between the following types of partners
(i) Real Partner
(ii) Quasi partner
(iii) Limited Partner
(b) Highlight any four source of capital for a partnership
(c) Explain how the Competitive Environment determines the business activities of a firm
Question 4
(a) Explain the conditions that necessitate the use of either a wide span of control or a
narrow span of control
(b) Explain the effects downsizing has on management of firms
(c) Differentiate between Matrix Organization and Entrepreneurship
Question 5
(a) Explain the different stage in the Product Life Cycle
(b) What should be considered when choosing a viable investment
(c) Differentiate between Management Contracts and Franchising
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