Hbc2105:Business Studies Question Paper
Hbc2105:Business Studies
Course:Bachelor Of Commerce
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2012
QUESTION ONE – (30 MARKS) COMPULSORY
(a) Distinguish between: (i) Local authority and parastatal body. (2 Marks) (ii) Business policy and business strategy. (2 Marks) (b) Briefly explain three levels of planning. (6 Marks) (c) Explain five factors that are common in all types of business. (5 Marks) (d) Identify five promotional activities used by Kenyan business organizations. (5 Marks) (e) Explain five features of a business policy. (5 Marks) (f) Identify five benefits that a business organization gets by engaging in a corporate social responsibility. (5 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – (20 MARKS)
(a) Managers use various leadership styles to effectively manage their organizations. Briefly explain three main leadership styles. (6 Marks) (b) Planning is the primary function of management. Discuss the steps followed by organizations in the planning process. (14 Marks)
QUESTION THREE – (20 MARKS)
(a) Communication is an important aspect of effective management. Discuss any five guidelines necessary for improving communication in organizations. (10 Marks)
(b) Identify and explain five ways of encouraging ethical behavior. (10 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – (20 MARKS)
(a) Discuss any five main objectives of human resource management as a function of management in an organization. (10 Marks) (b) In production process, companies consider several basic kinds of production layouts. Explain five of these layouts. (10 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE – (20 MARKS)
You have been appointed a consultant to assist women groups set up a business enterprise. Discuss the contents of a detailed business plan for the intended business enterprises. (20 Marks)
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