MAASAI MARA UNIVERSITY
REGULAR UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR
SECOND YEAR SECOND SEMESTER
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
COURSE CODE: BBM 361
COURSE TITLE: COOPERATIVES MANAGEMENT
DATE: 24TH APRIL 2014 TIME: 9.00A.M –12.00P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Answer question ONE compulsorily then choose any other THREE
Question one
(a) Define the term cooperative management and state the basic principles of cooperatives. (5 marks)
(b) Discuss the major sources of capital in cooperatives. (5 marks)
(c) Explain the basic business activities of cooperatives. (5 marks)
(d) Discuss the leadership structure of cooperatives. (5 marks)
(e) Briefly identify the challenges facing cooperative development in Kenya. (5 marks)
Question two
(a) Discuss the principles of cooperative management in detail.
(10 marks)
(b) Explain the distinctive operating principles of cooperatives. (5 marks)
Question three.
(a) Explain the factors influencing the development of cooperative societies in Kenya. (10 marks)
(b) Discuss the legal aspects of cooperatives. (5 marks)
Question four
(a) Discuss the importance of integration ICT in cooperative management. (10 marks)
(b) Explain the role of the shareholders in the process of decision making (5 marks)
Question five
(a) Explain the significance of financial management in cooperative management. (10 marks)
(b) Discuss the factors influencing cooperative development in Kenya. (5 marks)
