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Dbm 110/Ldp 106: Purchasing And Supplies Management/Purchasing And Supplies Management Strategy Question Paper

Dbm 110/Ldp 106: Purchasing And Supplies Management/Purchasing And Supplies Management Strategy

Course:Diploma In Business Management

Institution: University Of Nairobi question papers

Exam Year:2012

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS 2011/2012

EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT/DIPLOMA IN PURCHASING AND SUPPLIES

DBM 110/LDP 106: PURCHASING AND SUPPLIES MANAGEMENT/PURCHASING AND SUPPLIES MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer Question ONE and any other TWO questions.

QUESTION ONE
a. Explain five factors that would influence a purchasing officer to recommend the adoption of a devolved purchasing structure in the organization. (10mks)
b. Discuss five factors that would influence a supplier in making pricing decisions for his products/materials in the market. (10mks)
c. Explain five ways in which efficiency purchasing and supplies management has contributed to organizational efficiency and profitability. (10mks)

QUESTION TWO
a. Explain five significance of vendor rating as a system of supplier appraisal. (10mks)
b. Explain five benefits that will accrue to a firm that engages in global sourcing. (10mks)

QUESTION THREE
a. Explain five ethical obligations that supplier should have towards a buyer in the purchasing process. (10mks)
b. Explain five circumstances that may make a buyer to request a supplier to issue a debit note. (10mks)

QUESTION FOUR
a. Explain five benefits that a firm that codes its items will enjoy. (10mks)
b. State and explain five types of packaging that an organization may use in preservation and handling of stock. (10mks)

QUESTION FIVE
a. Discuss five factors that should be considered to ensure safety in a warehouse. (10mks)
b. Explain five methods of order progressing. (10mks)

Dbm 110/Ldp 106: Purchasing And Supplies Management/Purchasing And Supplies Management Strategy Question Paper

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