Bbm 214 : Introduction To Purchasing And Supplies Management Question Paper
Bbm 214 : Introduction To Purchasing And Supplies Management
Course:Bachelor Of Business Management
Institution: Mount Kenya University question papers
Exam Year:2012
Mount Kenya University
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2012/2013
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT
UNIT CODE: BBM 214 UNIT TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO PURCHASING
AND SUPPLIES MANAGEMENT
DATE: DEC 2012 MAIN EXAM: EVENING TIME: 2HRS
Section A (30 marks)
Answer all questions in this section.
1 a) Differentiate between purchasing, procurement and supply
Management (9mks)
b) Briefly discuss the five principles of purchasing (5mks)
c) What are the limitations of Just-In-Time approach of stock control? (5mks)
d) Give five reasons on to why International Sourcing can be considered. (6mks)
e) Outline the requirements of a good specification (5mks)
Section B (40 marks)
Answer Any Two Questions
2 (a) Discuss any four types of Purchasing Records (10mks)
(b) Outline and discuss the six steps of purchasing process (10mks)
3 (a) Discuss the relationship between the Purchasing Department and;
i. Design and Engineering
ii. Marketing
iii. Finance
iv. Production or User Department (12mks)
(b) Discuss and explain the two types of Specifications (8mks)
4 (a) Define Physical distribution and discuss its Elements (15mks)
(b) Write short notes on the Importance of Physical Distribution (5mks)
5 (a) Discuss the functions of Functional areas of a warehouse (12 mks)
(b) A routine Inspection should include four components. Discuss (8 mks)
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