Form 2 - Business Studies - Question Paper
Form 2 - Business Studies - Question Paper
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3. Outline four reasons why human beings make choices when satisfying their wants.
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4. Outline four ways in which a well laid out business structure may lead to the success of a
business (4mks)
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6. Highlight four external business environment that may positively affect the operations of
a business. (4mks)
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7. State the reward for each of the following factors of production. (4mks)
i) Land
ii) Capital
iii) Entrepreneurship
iv) Labour
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8. Highlight four documents that are necessary in the registration of a limited liability
company (4mks)
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11. Highlight four ways in which a government participate in business activities. (4mks)
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12. Outline four ways in which consumers can protect themselves against exploitation
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14. Outline four features of a sole proprietorship form of business unit. (4mks)
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15. State the meaning of the following terms as used in Business. (4mks)
a) Mergers
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b) Holding companies
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c) Franchising
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d) Cartel
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16. Explain five reasons why people prefer to start a partnership business. (10 marks)
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17. Explain five circumstances under which a business may prefer open office layout
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18. Explain five differences between private limited and public limited liability companies
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19. Explain 5 types of wholesalers in an economy (10 marks)
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