TEAM

UNIVERSITY
EXAMINATION BOARD
DEPARTMENT OF VOCATIONAL AND DISTANCE
LEARNING
CERTIFICATE IN SECRETARIAL STUDIES

CODE: CSS 112: COMMERCE

Academic year 2015/2016
END OF SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS
Year 1 semester 1
Instructions
All questions carry equal marks
Attempt any four (4) questions of your choice
All answers should be put on the provided sheet.

Question one
a) Describe the characteristics of an entrepreneurs.(5marks)
b) Identify the factors that affect entrepreneurship in Uganda today. (10marks)
c) Identify problems faced by entrepreneurs in Uganda and how they can be
overcome.(10marks)
Question two
a) Describe production. (5marks)
b) Describe the production process in any business organization. (10marks)
c) Identify the different factors of production (10marks)
Question three
a) State the characteristics of sole proprietorship (5marks)
b) What are the merits and demerits of sole proprietorship.(20marks)
Question four
a) Explain the reasons why business combinations are formed (10marks)
b) Discuss the merits and demerits of business combinations (15marks)
Question five
a) Describe the characteristics of a partnership
b) How is partnership advantageous over sole proprietorship (10marks)
c) What are the contents of a partnership deed (5marks?)
Question six
a) Differentiate between trade and aids to trade (5marks)
b) Identify and explain the economic and social objectives of a business
(20marks)