Hbs2100:Strategic Management Question Paper
Hbs2100:Strategic Management
Course:Bachelor Of Supplies Management
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2013
QUESTION ONE – (30 MARKS)
(a) Describe the factors that need to be considered at the planning stage in supplier appraisal process. (10 Marks) (b) “Supplier development and supplier appraisals are among tactical contemporary practices in purchasing and supply” Discuss the statement highlighting the contrast between supplier development and supplier appraisal. (10 Marks) (c) In purchasing and supplies, procurement specifications can be broadly categorized into two groups. (i) Performance specification (ii) Conformance specification
Discuss highlighting advantages and disadvantages for each. (10 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – (20 MARKS)
Discuss the following tactics as used in purchasing and supplies
(a) Value Engineering (VE) (b) Value Analysis (VA) (c) Total Quality Management (TQM) (d) Early Supplier Involvement (ESI) (e) Early Buyer Involvement (EBI) (20 Marks)
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QUESTION THREE – (20 MARKS)
Describe any five potential problems encountered when dealing with suppliers in other countries and explain how each may be overcome. (20 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – (20 MARKS)
(a) Embracing Information Technology (I.T) is one of the tactics which can be used to reduce the cost of purchasing. Discuss. (10 Marks) (b) Discuss any five tactical issues one has to consider when making an outsourcing decision. (10 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE – (20 MARKS)
(a) Distinguish between vendor rating and relationship assessment. Use examples to illustrate your answer. (10 Marks) (b) Explain how measurable improvement could be made in relationship while conducting supplier rating activities. (10 Marks)
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