KENYATTA UNIVERSITY-BUSINESS STUDIES(2007/2008 )

BUSINESS STUDIES 

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS SPECIAL/SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF COMMERCE 

BBA 100: BUSINESS STUDIES 

 DATE: Wednesday 8th October 2008 

TIME: 10.00am-12.00pm 

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INSTRUCTIONS 

Answer Question ONE (Compulsory) and any other two.



1. (a) In your own words, discuss five (5) major differences between a Private Limited Company and a Public Limited Company. (15 Marks)
(b) Discuss in details five (5) advantages of a Sole Proprietorship (15 Marks)

2. (a) What is planning as a function of management. (5 Marks)
 (b) Discuss in details five (5) major Limitation of Planning. (15 Marks)

3. A leader is key figure in the success of an organization. Explain five (5) characteristics of a good leader. (20 Marks)

4. McGregor contributed highly to Leadership Theories. Discuss Theory X and Y in Leadership. (20 Marks)