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1.   Outline four factors that influence choice of appropriate means of transport.(Answered)
Outline four factors that influence choice of appropriate means of transport..
Posted On:Fri 26, March 2021 04:56:30 am
2.   State four characteristics of chain stores type of retail business.(Answered)
State four characteristics of chain stores type of retail business..
Posted On:Fri 26, March 2021 04:55:58 am
3.   Highlight four disadvantages of operating a kiosk business.(Answered)
Highlight four disadvantages of operating a kiosk business..
Posted On:Fri 26, March 2021 04:55:22 am
4.   State four ways of reproducing documents in an office.(Answered)
State four ways of reproducing documents in an office..
Posted On:Fri 26, March 2021 04:54:50 am
5.   Outline four characteristics of good business opportunity.(Answered)
Outline four characteristics of good business opportunity..
Posted On:Fri 26, March 2021 04:54:02 am
6.   Explain the meaning of the following characteristic of human wants. a) Human wants are unlimited b) Human wants are universal(Answered)
Explain the meaning of the following characteristic of human wants. a) Human wants are unlimited b) Human wants are universal.
Posted On:Fri 26, March 2021 04:53:28 am
7.   Distinguish between the division of labour and specialization.(Answered)
Distinguish between the division of labour and specialization..
Posted On:Fri 26, March 2021 04:52:01 am
8.   State three examples of each of the following resources -renewable resources -non-renewable resources(Answered)
State three examples of each of the following resources -renewable resources -non-renewable resources.
Posted On:Fri 26, March 2021 04:51:10 am
9.   State whether each of the following factors falls under the internal or external business environment. a) suppliers b) facilities c) business culture d)Cultural environment(Answered)
State whether each of the following factors falls under the internal or external business environment. a) suppliers b) facilities c) business culture d)Cultural environment.
Posted On:Fri 26, March 2021 04:49:52 am
10.   Explain the meaning of the following terms as used in business unit. i) Unlimited liability ii) Limited liability(Answered)
Explain the meaning of the following terms as used in business unit. i) Unlimited liability ii) Limited liability.
Posted On:Fri 26, March 2021 04:47:23 am
11.   State four reasons for popularity of “bodaboda” as means of transport.(Answered)
State four reasons for popularity of “bodaboda” as means of transport..
Posted On:Fri 26, March 2021 04:46:06 am
12.   State four disadvantages of using credit cards when paying for goods.(Answered)
State four disadvantages of using credit cards when paying for goods..
Posted On:Fri 26, March 2021 04:45:33 am
13.   State four reasons why government issues licenses to business in the country.(Answered)
State four reasons why government issues licenses to business in the country..
Posted On:Fri 26, March 2021 04:44:47 am
14.   State four features of a supermarket.(Answered)
State four features of a supermarket..
Posted On:Fri 26, March 2021 04:43:59 am
15.   State four benefits of locating a business close to where others are located.(Answered)
State four benefits of locating a business close to where others are located..
Posted On:Fri 26, March 2021 04:43:03 am
16.   Personal selling is an important tool of product promotion. State five circumstances under which personal selling would be effective.(Answered)
Personal selling is an important tool of product promotion. State five circumstances under which personal selling would be effective..
Posted On:Fri 26, March 2021 04:42:16 am
17.   State four ways in which office documents can be reproduced.(Answered)
State four ways in which office documents can be reproduced..
Posted On:Fri 26, March 2021 04:41:39 am
18.   State four features of monopolistic completion.(Answered)
State four features of monopolistic completion..
Posted On:Fri 26, March 2021 04:41:00 am
19.   Classify the following items as either basic or secondary wants. i) Drinking water ii) Shoes iii) Education iv) Entertainment(Answered)
Classify the following items as either basic or secondary wants. i) Drinking water ii) Shoes iii) Education iv) Entertainment.
Posted On:Fri 26, March 2021 04:40:28 am
20.   State four difficulties faced in satisfaction of human wants.(Answered)
State four difficulties faced in satisfaction of human wants..
Posted On:Fri 26, March 2021 04:39:37 am
21.   State four reasons that may limit the use of modern technology in business.(Answered)
State four reasons that may limit the use of modern technology in business..
Posted On:Fri 26, March 2021 04:39:05 am
22.   Give reasons to justify existence of small firms in economy.(Answered)
Give reasons to justify existence of small firms in economy..
Posted On:Fri 26, March 2021 04:38:27 am
23.   The economy of the country has grown at the rate of 10% per annum for the last three years. However , the standard of living among citizens has not changed. Outline four reasons that may account for this trend.(Answered)
The economy of the country has grown at the rate of 10% per annum for the last three years. However , the standard of living among citizens has not changed. Outline four reasons that may account for this trend..
Posted On:Fri 26, March 2021 04:37:52 am
24.   State the type of insurance policies as explained by the following statements. a) It covers employees who may suffer injuries while on official duty b) Protect one from dishonest employees c) Covers losses caused by vehicles to other people, other property and other vehicles d) Covers ship against loss or damage while at sea(Answered)
State the type of insurance policies as explained by the following statements. a) It covers employees who may suffer injuries while on official duty b) Protect one from dishonest employees c) Covers losses caused by vehicles to other people, other property and other vehicles d) Covers ship against loss or damage while at sea.
Posted On:Fri 26, March 2021 04:36:31 am
25.   Under what circumstances would a trader prefer to use cash as a means of payment rather than a cheque.(Answered)
Under what circumstances would a trader prefer to use cash as a means of payment rather than a cheque..
Posted On:Fri 26, March 2021 04:34:54 am
26.   Outline four roles of good filling system.(Answered)
Outline four roles of good filling system..
Posted On:Fri 26, March 2021 04:34:21 am
27.   Outline four methods that can be used to solve unemployment problem in Kenya.(Answered)
Outline four methods that can be used to solve unemployment problem in Kenya..
Posted On:Fri 26, March 2021 04:33:38 am
28.   Outline four reasons why the government may use regulatory measures to protect consumers exploitation.(Answered)
Outline four reasons why the government may use regulatory measures to protect consumers exploitation..
Posted On:Fri 26, March 2021 04:32:28 am
29.   Mention four roles of Nairobi stock exchange.(Answered)
Mention four roles of Nairobi stock exchange..
Posted On:Fri 26, March 2021 04:31:38 am
30.   State four reasons why a trader needs a business plan.(Answered)
State four reasons why a trader needs a business plan..
Posted On:Fri 26, March 2021 04:30:56 am
31.   State four characteristics of services.(Answered)
State four characteristics of services..
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:59:24 am
32.   Outline four reasons that can lead to dissolution of sole proprietorship.(Answered)
Outline four reasons that can lead to dissolution of sole proprietorship..
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:57:56 am
33.   Outline five differences between a public limited company and a public corporation(Answered)
Outline five differences between a public limited company and a public corporation.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:40:05 am
34.   An entrepreneur may spot a gap in the market which may be converted into a business idea Identify four such gaps(Answered)
An entrepreneur may spot a gap in the market which may be converted into a business idea Identify four such gaps.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:36:02 am
35.   Airtel mobile company is running “Angulia million promotion”. Highlight four benefits of this method of advertising(Answered)
Airtel mobile company is running “Angulia million promotion”. Highlight four benefits of this method of advertising.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:35:11 am
36.   Give four situations under which insurance policy may be terminated(Answered)
Give four situations under which insurance policy may be terminated.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:34:31 am
37.   Outline five positive implications of high population growth rate in the country(Answered)
Outline five positive implications of high population growth rate in the country.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:33:55 am
38.   Outline four characteristics of oligopoly market(Answered)
Outline four characteristics of oligopoly market.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:33:09 am
39.   The following information relates to Buda traders Capital on 1st jan 2015 sh 700000 Drawing during the year sh 80000 Investments during the year sh 460 000 Capital on 31 st December 2015 sh. 900000 Required: determine the net profit or net loss of the business(Answered)
The following information relates to Buda traders Capital on 1st jan 2015 sh 700000 Drawing during the year sh 80000 Investments during the year sh 460 000 Capital on 31 st December 2015 sh. 900000 Required: determine the net profit or net loss of the business.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:32:25 am
40.   Highlight four limitations of consumer initiated methods of consumer protection.(Answered)
Highlight four limitations of consumer initiated methods of consumer protection..
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:31:21 am
41.   Give four measures being used by the government to attract foreign investors(Answered)
Give four measures being used by the government to attract foreign investors.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:30:49 am
42.   Outline any four reasons that account for the popularity of motor bikes as a means of transport(Answered)
Outline any four reasons that account for the popularity of motor bikes as a means of transport.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:30:07 am
43.   The following are special delivery services provided by the post office: Post restante, speed post,business reply service and express delivery. Match each description with the term a)The arrangement to deliver the mail of senders post office b)The arrangement to deliver the mails to the addresses post office c)Services offered to travelers who wish to receive correspondence while away from home(Answered)
The following are special delivery services provided by the post office: Post restante, speed post,business reply service and express delivery. Match each description with the term a)The arrangement to deliver the mail of senders post office b)The arrangement to deliver the mails to the addresses post office c)Services offered to travelers who wish to receive correspondence while away from home.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:29:29 am
44.   State the documents used in each of the following purposes(Answered)
State the documents used in each of the following purposes.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:27:21 am
45.   Highlight four ways a trader benefits from localization of industries(Answered)
Highlight four ways a trader benefits from localization of industries.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:25:15 am
46.   Highlight four circumstances under which goods may delay in the bonded warehouse(Answered)
Highlight four circumstances under which goods may delay in the bonded warehouse.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:24:44 am
47.   Highlight four problems faced by the government in measuring national income(Answered)
Highlight four problems faced by the government in measuring national income.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:24:10 am
48.   Outline four ways in which nature of goods influence the channel of distribution(Answered)
Outline four ways in which nature of goods influence the channel of distribution.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:22:36 am
49.   State four requirements necessary to secure a loan from the saccos(Answered)
State four requirements necessary to secure a loan from the saccos.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:22:05 am
50.   Explain the following in relation to bill of exchange a)Discounting b)Maturity date(Answered)
Explain the following in relation to bill of exchange a)Discounting b)Maturity date.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:21:34 am
51.   Highlight four factors to account for the shift of a supply curve to the right(Answered)
Highlight four factors to account for the shift of a supply curve to the right.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:20:50 am
52.   Highlight any four reasons why a trial balance may not balance(Answered)
Highlight any four reasons why a trial balance may not balance.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:18:58 am
53.   Outline four measures an entrepreneur should take to ensure a conducive internal environment for his business(Answered)
Outline four measures an entrepreneur should take to ensure a conducive internal environment for his business.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:18:26 am
54.   State four factors that may limit an individuals ability to satisfy his/her basic wants(Answered)
State four factors that may limit an individuals ability to satisfy his/her basic wants.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:17:55 am
55.   Outline four circumstances under which business organization would hire rather than purchase an office machine(Answered)
Outline four circumstances under which business organization would hire rather than purchase an office machine.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:17:28 am
56.   Highlight four features of land as a factor of production(Answered)
Highlight four features of land as a factor of production.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:16:53 am
57.   The government has been encouraging the use of local appropriate technology in the country.Outline five ways this policy may help to reduce unemployment problem in Kenya.(Answered)
The government has been encouraging the use of local appropriate technology in the country.Outline five ways this policy may help to reduce unemployment problem in Kenya..
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:14:59 am
58.   Explain five reasons why indirect taxes are preferred to direct taxes as a source of revenue in developing countries.(Answered)
Explain five reasons why indirect taxes are preferred to direct taxes as a source of revenue in developing countries..
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:14:26 am
59.   Explain five merits of globalization to the Kenyan economy.(Answered)
Explain five merits of globalization to the Kenyan economy..
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:13:32 am
60.   Explain five reasons why mobile banking services are becoming increasingly popular in Kenya.(Answered)
Explain five reasons why mobile banking services are becoming increasingly popular in Kenya..
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:12:58 am
61.   Fatuma holdings participated in Abu Dhabi international trade fair eight months ago. Over the last five months she realized that her sales volume have increased by 120%. Explain five reasons behind this trend(Answered)
Fatuma holdings participated in Abu Dhabi international trade fair eight months ago. Over the last five months she realized that her sales volume have increased by 120%. Explain five reasons behind this trend.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:12:08 am
62.   Outline five features that characterizes a perfectly competitive product market and explain the significance of each feature.(Answered)
Outline five features that characterizes a perfectly competitive product market and explain the significance of each feature..
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:11:21 am
63.   Explain five differences between a parastatal and a co-operative society(Answered)
Explain five differences between a parastatal and a co-operative society.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:10:19 am
64.   Explain five ways in which external business environment may negatively affect business operations.(Answered)
Explain five ways in which external business environment may negatively affect business operations..
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:09:29 am
65.   Explain five circumstances under which firms may acquire oligopoly power(Answered)
Explain five circumstances under which firms may acquire oligopoly power.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:08:05 am
66.   Explain five factors an entrepreneur should consider when evaluating a business opportunity.(Answered)
Explain five factors an entrepreneur should consider when evaluating a business opportunity..
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:07:17 am
67.   One of the major objectives of the Kenyan government is to solve unemployment. Problem in the country.Explain five possible ways it can use to achieve this(Answered)
One of the major objectives of the Kenyan government is to solve unemployment. Problem in the country.Explain five possible ways it can use to achieve this.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:06:43 am
68.   XYZ limited intends to commit some of its funds in conducting market research. Outline four benefits it is likely to get from such venture.(Answered)
XYZ limited intends to commit some of its funds in conducting market research. Outline four benefits it is likely to get from such venture..
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:05:38 am
69.   Explain five methods that can be used by a country to solve the problem of deficit balance of payment.(Answered)
Explain five methods that can be used by a country to solve the problem of deficit balance of payment..
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:04:26 am
70.   Explain five negative effects of inflation in third world countries.(Answered)
Explain five negative effects of inflation in third world countries..
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:03:33 am
71.   Explain five characteristics of under development as witnessed in under developed countries.(Answered)
Explain five characteristics of under development as witnessed in under developed countries..
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:02:33 am
72.   Discuss five ways in which the insurance industry enhances the growth of business enterprises in the country.(Answered)
Discuss five ways in which the insurance industry enhances the growth of business enterprises in the country..
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:01:41 am
73.   Describe five services offered by the commercial banks to theie clients(Answered)
Describe five services offered by the commercial banks to theie clients.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 06:00:45 am
74.   Inspite of the benefits that accrue from privatizing public coporations, the government of Kenya has not fully done it and is still retaining some of its corporations. Explain five reasons the justify that retention.(Answered)
Inspite of the benefits that accrue from privatizing public coporations, the government of Kenya has not fully done it and is still retaining some of its corporations. Explain five reasons the justify that retention..
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 05:59:48 am
75.   Highlight four reasons that may account for the continued use of handcarts as a mode of transport in Kenya.(Answered)
Highlight four reasons that may account for the continued use of handcarts as a mode of transport in Kenya..
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 05:58:27 am
76.   Explain five sources of monopoly power(Answered)
Explain five sources of monopoly power.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 05:57:41 am
77.   Outline five circumstances under which an organization would prefer to use letters for its official communication.(Answered)
Outline five circumstances under which an organization would prefer to use letters for its official communication..
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 05:57:07 am
78.   Discuss five reasons why the Kenyan government encourages the development micro-business enterprises(Answered)
Discuss five reasons why the Kenyan government encourages the development micro-business enterprises.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 05:56:22 am
79.   Explain five arguments againist protectionism in international trade(Answered)
Explain five arguments againist protectionism in international trade.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 05:55:20 am
80.   Describe five measures being put in place by the Kenya government to solve the unemployment problems(Answered)
Describe five measures being put in place by the Kenya government to solve the unemployment problems.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 05:54:29 am
81.   Outline five differences between commercial banks and non-financial institutions(Answered)
Outline five differences between commercial banks and non-financial institutions.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 05:53:21 am
82.   Explain any five principles of insurance(Answered)
Explain any five principles of insurance.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 05:51:18 am
83.   Explain four uses of national income statistics(Answered)
Explain four uses of national income statistics.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 05:50:29 am
84.   Explain five services offered by wholesalers to retailers(Answered)
Explain five services offered by wholesalers to retailers.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 05:49:38 am
85.   Highlight five features of a monopolistic market structure(Answered)
Highlight five features of a monopolistic market structure.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 05:48:36 am
86.   Explain five tools that the central bank may use to control credit(Answered)
Explain five tools that the central bank may use to control credit.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 05:48:02 am
87.   The following information relates to kipture traders for the year 2016 Turn over sh 270,000 Margin 40% Rate of turnover 6 times Expenses sh 40,000 From the following information above, calculate; i)Gross profit ii) cost of goods sold iv)Average stock(Answered)
The following information relates to kipture traders for the year 2016 Turn over sh 270,000 Margin 40% Rate of turnover 6 times Expenses sh 40,000 From the following information above, calculate; i)Gross profit ii) cost of goods sold iv)Average stock.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 05:45:31 am
88.   Explain five emerging issues in insurance industry.(Answered)
Explain five emerging issues in insurance industry..
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 05:43:52 am
89.   Explain five principles of taxation(Answered)
Explain five principles of taxation.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 05:42:46 am
90.   Explain five shortcomings of internet services(Answered)
Explain five shortcomings of internet services.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 05:42:05 am
91.   Discuss five factors that may influence the choice of distribution channel.(Answered)
Discuss five factors that may influence the choice of distribution channel..
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 05:41:08 am
92.   Kenya is towards implementation of vision 2030. Explain five challenges that may be faced towards realization of the dream(Answered)
Kenya is towards implementation of vision 2030. Explain five challenges that may be faced towards realization of the dream.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 05:40:15 am
93.   Explain five factors that may influence a firm’s decision on what products to produce(Answered)
Explain five factors that may influence a firm’s decision on what products to produce.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 05:39:18 am
94.   Explain five reasons why there is need for a healthy business environment(Answered)
Explain five reasons why there is need for a healthy business environment.
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 05:38:20 am
95.   Explain five circumstances under which the government may find it necessary to privatize some state coporations.(Answered)
Explain five circumstances under which the government may find it necessary to privatize some state coporations..
Posted On:Thu 25, March 2021 05:36:56 am
96.   Explain four problems encountered when measuring national income using output approach(Answered)
Explain four problems encountered when measuring national income using output approach.
Posted On:Wed 24, March 2021 17:53:28 pm
97.   Explain the meaning and significance of the following terms used in international trade. a)Depreciation of the currency of a country: b)Deterioration of terms of trade of a country c)Balance of payment on current account d)Bill of lading(Answered)
Explain the meaning and significance of the following terms used in international trade. a)Depreciation of the currency of a country: b)Deterioration of terms of trade of a country c)Balance of payment on current account d)Bill of lading.
Posted On:Wed 24, March 2021 17:50:13 pm
98.   Explain five differences between direct tax and indirect tax(Answered)
Explain five differences between direct tax and indirect tax.
Posted On:Wed 24, March 2021 17:42:22 pm
99.   Below shows the trends in inflation rates in a country 2013 12% 2014 18% 2015 24% Explain five causes that would triggered the increasing inflation trends in the country(Answered)
Below shows the trends in inflation rates in a country 2013 12% 2014 18% 2015 24% Explain five causes that would triggered the increasing inflation trends in the country.
Posted On:Wed 24, March 2021 17:37:32 pm
100.   Discuss five factors that may encourage the use of pipeline as a means of transporting petroleum products in a country(Answered)
Discuss five factors that may encourage the use of pipeline as a means of transporting petroleum products in a country.
Posted On:Wed 24, March 2021 17:35:21 pm
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