KENYATTA UNIVERSITY -BBA100: BUSINESS STUDIES (2009/2010 )

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010 FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF COMMERCE BBA100: BUSINESS STUDIES
DATE: Wednesday 25th November, 2009
TIME: 8.00a.m -10.00 a.m

 INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER ANY FOUR

QUESTIONS
 1.a) Define the term social responsibility. [2 marks]
 b) Explain the main arguments expressed for and against social responsibility. [18 marks]

2.a) Discuss any five circumstances under which a partnership may be dissolved. [10 marks]
b) Distinguish between a public limited company and a private limited company. [10 marks]

3.a) Highlight any 5 contents of articles of association. [10 marks]
 b) Discuss any four functions of the stock exchange. [10 marks]

4. a) Discuss any four types of debentures. [10 marks]
b) Discuss any four advantages and four disadvantages of a sole trader [10 marks]

5. a) Using examples, discuss any five reasons why managers should delegate authority. [10 marks]
b) Discuss any five principles of controlling. [10 marks]

6. a) Explain five major factors influencing business ethics. [10 marks]
b) Discuss any five contents of the Kenya Partnership Act, 1963. [10 marks]