KCSE BUSINESS STUDIES TOPICAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Outline three characteristics of basic human wants

2/9/2020

What are basic wants?

These are the essential needs in life such that one cannot do without them. They include food, shelter and clothing. They are satisfied before the secondary wants. They have the following characteristics;

One cannot do without them;
They’re felt needs;
Cannot be postponed;
They are satisfied before secondary wants.

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Explain FIVE Principles of Insurance

20/7/2020

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Principles of Insurance

(i) Principle of indemnity

Insurance aims at restoring the insured to the financial position he/she was in before the loss occurred and not benefit him/her.

(ii) Insurable interest

The insured must prove that the occurrence of the risk will cause him/her financial loss.

(iii) Utmost good faith (uberrima fidei)

The insured must disclose all materials and relevant information that may affect insurance contract it subsequently comes to light.

(iv) Proximate cause.

There must be a fairly close connection between the cause of the loss and the risk insured.

(v) Subrogation.

In case of total loss and full compensation the insurer, assumes the rights that insured had on the property destroyed.

(vi) Contribution

In case of property being insured by more than one insurance firm, all the insurers share the burden of compensation in the proportion of coverage of the risk.

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Effects of unemployment

29/6/2020

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Consequences of unemployment

Increase in crime rate and insecurity
Decline in life expectancy
Wastage of human resources
Low income
Low saving
Low capital formation
Low living standard
Low labour productivity
Wide gap between rich and poor class
Conflicts and Social unrest
More illegal activities such as drug trafficking and consumption
Mental stress and depression as a result of frustrations
Loss of self esteem
Directly linked to poverty since there is no source of income
Increase in prostitution

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Outline five assumptions associated with the circular flow of income in a two sector economy.

2/6/2020

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Assumptions associated with the circular flow of income in a two sector economy

There are only two sectors/players in the economy.that is households and firms
Households spend all of their income on goods /services without making any savings
Firms spend all their revenues on factors of production /there is no reserving profits
There is no government interference /intervention
The economy is closed /no international trade
All outputs produced by firms is purchased by households/there is no surplus
There is no injections of income/additional investments/no financial sector

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Describe the procedure for obtaining an insurance policy.

2/6/2020

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Procedure for obtaining an insurance policy

Filing a proposal form the potential insured discloses all relevant materials /facts concerning the property or life to be covered
Determination of premium the proposer calculates the monthly premium tallying into account the material facts disclosed in the proposal form
Payment of first premium- upon acceptance of the insurer to cover the risks ,the insured is asked to pay the first premium
Issuance of cover note/binder-it serves as evidence that the insured is covered
Issuance of the policy-its issued within 30 days and contains all the terms and conditions of the cover

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Explain five government initiated methods of consumer protection.

2/6/2020

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Government initiated methods of consumer protection

Setting standards/KEBS to ensure quality specifications of goods and services are met
Weight and measure act department this ensures that the commodities sold are of the correct weight and measurements
Food and drugs and chemicals substance Act -this ensures that manufacturers do not include any harmful substances in food stuffs/drugs .labels should contain contents/ingredients
Public health Act this ensures that public business premises /buildings and equipment s are hygienic
Rent restriction/tribunal Act protects tenants from being exploited by landlords
Licensing of firms/trade licensing Act to control number of firms so as to ensure healthy competition among firms
Trade description Act this ensures that producers indicate genuine contents so as not to mislead the consumers

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Explain five advantages of locating firms in different parts of the country.

2/6/2020

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Advantages of locating firms in different parts of the country

Curbs rural-urban migration-this eases pressure on social amenities which tend to be found in areas with a concentration of many firms /urban areas
Creates employment /jobs to rural dwellers enabling them to earn an income
Avails a variety of goods which enhance consumer choice
Promotes even distribution of infrastructure across the country - this is required to facilitate the operation of the firms
Leads to transfer of (new)technology/skills for better utilization of resources across the country
Development of social amenities that improve the welfare of the people
Provides market for raw materials hence broadening the income sources for locals
Attracts auxiliary services such as banks which are beneficial to the society

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Outline five benefits of a business to the society.

2/6/2020

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Benefits of a business to the society

Provides goods and services required for the satisfaction of the members of the society
Exploits available resources in the society which will lead to the creation of employment
Avails a variety of commodities /services which enable people to have high /improved living standards
Leads to improvement of infrastructure which are required for the facilitation of trading activities
It attracts other auxiliary /support firms/banks/insurance/colleges that are important to the society
Leads to the development of technology /new ideas /skills for quality/quantity/efficient production

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K.C.S.E Business Studies Q & A - MODEL 2019PP2QN4b

2/6/2020

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The following information relates to Movaic Retailers for the month of July 2015:

Calculate:
(I) Mark-up
ii) Margin
(iii Total expenses
(iv) Net profit
(y) Rate of stock turnover

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ExpIan five measures that may be taken to increase the volume of exports

2/6/2020

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Measures that can be taken to increase the volume of exports

Export compensation scheme where exporters are allowed to claim a certain amoint /percentage of the value of the exports to enable exporters sell at a lower price
Diversifying foreign markets to expand the market for exports /this increases the selling opportunity for local products in the countries
Devaluation of a country's currency which makes its exports cheaper /more attractive to foreign buyers
Encourage (foreign)investments in the country that is geared towards production of goods for exports
Lobbying for removal of trade restrictions /barriers increased by trading partners on the country's exports
Reduction of bureaucracy In acquisition of exports licences this makes it attractive to engage in foreign trade
Use of commercial attaches /government agencies to promote country's exports abroad

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Outline three characteristics of basic human wants

What are basic wants?

Explain FIVE Principles of Insurance

Principles of Insurance

(i) Principle of indemnity

(ii) Insurable interest

(iii) Utmost good faith (uberrima fidei)

(iv) Proximate cause.

(v) Subrogation.

(vi) Contribution

Effects of unemployment

Consequences of unemployment

Outline five assumptions associated with the circular flow of income in a two sector economy.

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Describe the procedure for obtaining an insurance policy.

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Explain five government initiated methods of consumer protection.

Explain five advantages of locating firms in different parts of the country.

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Outline five benefits of a business to the society.

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K.C.S.E Business Studies Q & A - MODEL 2019PP2QN4b

The following information relates to Movaic Retailers for the month of July 2015:

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ExpIan five measures that may be taken to increase the volume of exports

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What are basic wants?

Principles of Insurance

​(i) Principle of indemnity

​(ii) Insurable interest

(iii) Utmost good faith (uberrima fidei)

​(iv) Proximate cause.

(v) Subrogation.

(vi) Contribution

Consequences of unemployment

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​The following information relates to Movaic Retailers for the month of July 2015:

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(i) Principle of indemnity

(ii) Insurable interest

(iv) Proximate cause.

The following information relates to Movaic Retailers for the month of July 2015: