KENYATTA UNIVCRSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATONS 2016/2017

SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF

COMMERCE, BACHELOR OF EDUCATION, BACHELOR OF ARTS, BACHELOR OF
ECONOMICS AND BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
UCU 104: INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP

DATE: Thursday, 18" May 2017 TIME: 8.00 a.m. 10.00 a.m.

NSTRUCTIONS:
ANSWER QUESTIONONE AND ANY OTHER TWO.

Ql.(a) Explain the factors to consider when choosing a location for a ne enterprise.

(S marks)
(b) Discuss the sources of business fmance available for entrepreneurs.(10 marks)

(c) Explain the importance of tradennarks. (5marks)

(d) Outlinethe advaniages of self employment. (10marks)

Q2. a Discuss the characteristics of small businesses.

(10marks)
(b) Explait how the central government motivates entrepreneurs to slat and run their

businesses. (10 marks)

Q3. Discuss the various factors that may lead to failure of new businesses. (10 marks)

(b)Outlinethe characteristics of successful e.trepreneurs. (10 marks)

Q4 (a) Outline the different elements of a business plan. (10 marks)

(6) Discuss the importance of having a business plan. (10marks)

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 KENYATTA UNIVERSTY
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OECOMNERE

UCU 104:ENTREPRENEURSHP
TIME:2 HOURS
2N SEMISTER 2023/2034

INSTRUCTIONS:
AnswerQuestion ONE and ary other TWO Quessios
reason cach, up a of six6)
Using suitable examples, discuss two (2)
to total
1. (a)

Tcasons to ustif the bencffts of Enter renGrship to an crtCprencr natiorai

in generai.
(12 marks)
governmentand the socicty

why and innovation is impartant for

(b) Discuss four (4) rcasons as to creativity

(8marks)
long-term survival of a busincss cntcrrise

property rights to entreprencurs.

(c) Explain five (5) benefits of intellectual

(10marks)

Canvas model to an entrepreneur. (2imarks)

2. (a) Explain thc purpose of a Business
discuss thenine
(b) Using suitable examples from a business you are tamiliar with,

business model. (18marks)

(9) componentsof the lean canvas

and recognizing businessidea (10 marks)

3. (a) Discuss five (5) ways of identifying
of any five (5) possiblc sources
of
(b) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages
(10marks)
finance for a business cnterprise.

of eny four (4)types of lgal forms of

4. Discuss the advantages anddisadvantages
(20 marks
businesses in Kenya.

in (30marks)
5. Discuss any tyyo (2) theories that seek to exple entrcpreneurship

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EXAMINATION FOR TIIE DEGREE OFBACHELOR OF COMMERCE
WCU 104: INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHP
2N SEMESTER 2020/2021
TIME: 2 HOURS

NSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO QUDSTIONS

Qucstion I

(a) Deline Entrepreneurial motivation and

explain how it benefits cntrepreneurs while
pursuing thcir business venture.
(12 marks)
(b) What is the difference
between small business venture
and entrepreneurial venture?
(8marks)
Give five reasons as to why
you think innovation is important for the longevity of a
business.
(10 marks)
Questian 2
(a) Management and organization description is one of the component of a business plan.
Discuss its contents.

(10marks)
(b) Explain the five benefits of
intellectual property rights to the entrepreneurs.(10
marks)

Question3

(a) The Business Modet Canas is a strategic managementtemplate used for developing new
business models and documenting existing ones. Explain five benefits of
using Business
Model Canvas.
(10 marks)
(b) Why is it important fur an entrepreneur to keep business records?
(10marks)
Question 4
Idea screening is the process of evauating ideas to drop as many ideas as possible from
consideration. WIhat are the factors to consider whìle,sereening for business ideas?

(10 marks)
(b) Entrepreneurship adds value to the economic development ofthe country. Discuss.

(10marks)

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KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR Or COMMERCE

UCU 104: INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP

2ND SEMESTER 2022/2023 TIME:2 Hovrs

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question ONE and any other TWO

QuestionOne

Explain the mcaning of Entreprencurship and the distinction between a Sole Proprictorshipand
a)
(10marks)
Entrepreneurship.

b) Various thìnkers have propounded various theorics of cntrcprenenrship discuss 1hree Theories

of entrepreneurship. 10 marks)
c) Discuss the meaning of Entrepreneurship Motivations and Explain Intrinsic and Extrinsic factns

that motivate entreprencurship. (10 marks)

Question Two
a) Entreprcncurship is classificd into different types based on different classifications. Explan

briefly five Classifications of entrepreneucs. (10 marks)

b) Explain the roles of entreprencurship in Economic Development of aCountry. (10 marks)

Question Three
va) In relation to cntrepreneurship cxplain the ncaning of Business ldea and discuss how to

determine if you have a viable business idea. (10.marks)

b) The business model canvas is an important tool used in business organization, cspound on its

usage and discuss briefly nine components of this model (10marks)

Questions Four
Ja) Explain, the meaning of Intellectual Property and discuss the threx major (ypcs of intellectual

property rights.
(10marks)

b) Business Plan is essential documents in a business organization, exp lain its meaning and cxplain

key Components of a Good Business Plan. (10 marks)

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 KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
Or BACHOLOR OF COMMERCE, BACHELOR
EXAMINATION FOR IHEDECREE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
OF ARTS, BACHELOR OF EDUCATION AND
1YEARS AND 4H yEARS GROUP
UCU 104: INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP

TIME: 2 Hours
2ND SEMESTER 2021/2022

INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO

QUESTION ONE
Technology has become a vital component to help in innovation and creativity by
successful entrepreneurs through design thinking. Explain to a potential entrepreneur
the seven stages that are key in design thinking and what happens in each of the
stages.
(14 marks)

Not all simall businesses end up as entrepreneurial ventures and not all entrepreneurial
ventures start as small businesses'. Discuss this statement. (6 marks)

C A business plan is a document that convincingly demonstrate that your business idea
can enough of
sell its products and services so as to make products and services so as
to make satisfactory profit and attractable to potential financiers. Discuss some of the
elements of the marketing component of a business plan.
(10marks)

QUESTION TWO
Business Cnvas Model is oftenly used to guide on development of a business plan.
Identifya business idea of yours and draw a business canvas model for the idea
(10marks)
b For one to be a successful entrepreneur, he or she needs to possess some key
characteristics. Discuss at least five characteristics that an entrepreneur needs to
possess S0 as to be successfut. (10marks)

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QUESTION THREE

There are several factors that motivate an entrepreneurto take all the risks and launch a
new business against all odds of failure. Briefly explain at.least five pull influences that
motivate one to become an entrepreneur.
(10 marks)
b. Discuss five elements of market evaluation that an entrepreneur needs to put into
considerationas part of the process of idea (10'marks)
screening.

QUESTION FOUR
a.
Citing relevant examples, differentiate between the following terms as used in

entrepreneurship.
i. Social and Corporate entrepreneurship
Business Plan and Business Canvas Model
ii.
Opportunistic entrepreneurand Craft entrepreneurs
iv. Trademarks and patents
V. Customer pains and customer gains
(10 marks)
b. Identify a business opportunity in your county and explain how a business SWOT
viable
analysiscan be used to reveal important information to inforn a business entry strateay
(10marks)
 KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREEOF BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
UCUl04: INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRNEURSHIP

2D SEMESTER 2021/2022 TIME: 2HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question ONE and any other TWo.

Question l

Techaology adds value to the business. Citing relevantexamples discuss. (10marks )

B. Articulate the neasures to be taken ensure trade
to secrets are protected. (10 marks )
C. Briefly explain five of a good business
characteristic idea. (10 marks)
Question 2
A Describe five ways in which the Government can promote entrepreneurship. Give an

exanple in cach case. (10 marks )

B Explain five potential and realistic components of business model canvas that could apply

to your business. (10 marks )

Question 3
What are the challenges faced in self-employment? Provide a solutionin each case.

(10 marks )
3. Discuss the three forms business organizations that an entrepreneurcan venture into
of
inciudug the cequired documentation. (10 marks )
Question 4

Explain three theories that govern Entrepreneurship

A
(6marks)
B. Ionovalion is essential for the entrepreneur in solving the inefficiency problems.
Shinovation has led to design thinking process. Discuss the 7steps in the design thinking
process.
(14 marks )

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 KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
(FEBRUARY2022 GROUP)
UCU 104: INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
1S SEMESTER 2021/2022 TIME:2HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer Question ONE and Any other TWO
Question One

a) Entrepreneurship plays a critical roie in development of any country, discuss the

advantages and disadvantages of entrepreneurship in Kenya (10marks)

b) Entrepreneurial thinkers have propounded theories of entrepreneurship; discizss bricfly

Five Theories of entrepreneurship c10 marks)

c) Entrepreneurs are classified into different types based on diffcrent classifications, Discuss

briefly five Classificationsofentrepreneurs (10marks)

QuestionTwo
of business opportunity and discuss characteristics of a goe1
a) Explain the mcaning

business opportunity
(10marks)

b) Discuss the meaning of business plan and explain the key Components of a Good

Business Plan (10 marks)

Question Three
property and diseuss the benefits of tntellectuat
a) Explain the meaning of intellectual rights

business activities (10 tmarks)

Property Rights in

the meaning of business idea and discuss the Sources of business ideas fot
b) Explain
(I0marks)
entrepreneurs

Question Four
used in business organization, expotnd
a) The business model canvas is an important tool

nine components of this model (10masks)

on its usage and discuss briefly

b) Sometimesthe business fails or deciines,explain the reasons for ihe busiress Faihure

(10 marks)

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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS2020/2021
FIRSTSEMESTER FOR THE DECRCE OF BACIELOR OFARCHITECTURE
UCU 104: INTRODUCTION OF ENTREPRENCURSHIP

DATE Monday 21 June 2021 TIME 8.00 am -10.00 am

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question ONE and any other TWO
QuestionOne
(a) Theories are fomulated to explain, predict and understand a certain phenomenon, based

on that statement, explain the key theories ofentrepreneurship. (1Omarks)

(b) Motivation is an internal and external phenomenon that drives action, discuss the major

Intrinsic and extrinsic factorsthat moizate ertrepreneurs in business environnnent.

(1Omarks)
(c) As a student pursing this business unit oßentrepreneurship inanagementexplain the
Rolesof Entrepreneurship in Bconomic Developmentofa c untry.(1Omarks)
QuestionTwo
(a) Explain the major Sources of business ideas for entrepreneur ship and dis:uss the
characteristics of a good business opportunity. (10marks)
b) Explainthe meaning of "Business Model Canvas"and discu s briefly nine elenents or
building blocks of this Model. (IOmarks)
QuestionThree

(a) As a student pursuing a course in Entrepreneurship managenaentexplain the meaning of

Product prototype and explain four steps ofdeveloping an at tractive business product

prototype. (1Omarks)
(b) Explain the meaning of IntellectualPropeity and discuss thre majortypes of

intellectual propetty rights. (40 marks)

QuestionFour

(a) Most successful small family businesses protect their trade secrets for generalions,

discuss measures of protecting trade seorets. (10marks)

(b) You have been requested to assist Kenyata University io write out ils business plan
covering the next three years. Brietly explain how you w:uld go about assisting them
andrexplain the majorsections of th:s plan. (1Omarks)

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 KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
XAMINATION FOR THE DBGRCE OP BACHELOR OF ARTS,
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION, BACHBLOR OF SCIENCE, AND
BACIHELOR OF COMMERCE
UCU 104 INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSIIIP

2SEMIESTER 2020/2021 TIME:2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER QUESTION ONEAND ANY OTHER TWO QUESTIONS

QUESTION ONE
(a) Describe reasons fo establishingabusiness enterprise.
Conptid
(10marks)
(b) Consuner behavior s a key factor while establishing an enterprise. Discuss. (10 marks)
Discuss the following terms used in entrepreveur:
(10 marks)
(c)

Prototype

(i) Innovation

(iii)
Business can vas

(iv) Business opportunity

(v) Entreprencur motivation

QUESTION TWO
(a) Discuss different typ :s of entrepreneurs. (10marks)

(b) Explain the measure. taken to ensure the trace secets are Drotected. (10marks)

QUESTION THRED
(a) Discuss themain are.as of a business plan. (10 marks)

(b) Bricfly explain the ethical considerationsthat you inay consider while carrying out an

erterprise,

QUESTION FOUR
(:1) Bxplain two legal forms of business owershn highlighting advantages and disadvantages

(10 marks)
ol eaclh.

Discuss the ressons hy innovation is a neceSLy D every entrepreneur. (10marks)

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2017/2018
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS OF
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
SECOND SEMESTER
OF EDUCATION AND BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
ARTS, BACHELOR

UCU 104: INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP

TIME: 8.00a.m-10.00a.m
DATE: Thursday, 26 July 2018

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer Question ONE and any other TWO

entrepreneurship in
1 (a) Explain five benefits that accrue to a governmentthat promotes
(1Omarks)
the country.

of successful digital based entrepreneurs.(1Omarks)

(b) Discuss five characteristics

Kenya has opened up many business opportunities for new

(c) Devolution in

by giving relevant examples. (10marks)

entrepreneurs. Explain

five business owners.

2. (a) Analyzethe importance of business incubation centers
to first

(1Omarks)

property rights
(4marks)
(b) 6) Defne intellectual

Explain Briefly three examples of intellectual property Rights. (6marks)

(ii)

the factors to consider when choosing a business location. (1Omarks)

(3)(a)Discuss

business. (1Omarks)
(b) Explain the characteristicsof small

Kenyan Economy. (20marks)

(4, Outine entrepreneurial contributions to the

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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
FIRST SEMESTER 2017/2018
E)XAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHEILOR OF ARTS,
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION AND
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
UCU 104: INTRODUCTION TO
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
DATE: Friday, 1" December 2017
TIME: 8.00 a.m. - 10.00 a.m.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer Question 1 and any other 2 questions.

Question 1

(A) Explain the importance of writing a business plan. [10Marks]

(B) Marketig is a basic requirement for a new business venture. Discuss. [10Marks]
(C) Entrepreneurs are advised to evaluate and screen
any business idea before venturing into
it. Explain why idea screening is important.
[10Marks]

Question2
(A) What is the role ofthe government in entrepreneurship development in Kenya?
[10Marks]
(B) Describe five sources of finance for small businss enterpriscs and show the disadvantage
ofcach other.
[10 Marks])

Question 3
(A) Explain the majoradvantages that a sole proprietor enjoys over partnership form of

business organization. (10Marks]

(B) Giving relevant illustrations, explain the possible reasons why people leave paid

employment to launch their own busines ses. [10Marks)

Question4

(A) Briefly discuss 5 key intermal motivatior factors that may enhance entrepreneurial

behavíor. [10Marks]
(B) Abusinessman requires business record to improve his business. What is the purpose of

business records? [10 Marks)

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2013/2014
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS BACHELOR Or
FOR THEDEGREE OF
SECON).sCMESTER EXAMINATION
COMMERCE
UCU 104: INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
ArRIL 2014 TIME: 8.00 A.M. 10.0) A.M.
10
DATE:TURSDAY
INSRRICTINS: Answer Question ONE and any other TO Qucstions.

vOUESTIONONE by keeping updated with the current

become more effective
a.An nreDrene can

thecomputer programmes. and systems that can be

ahnology:xPlan some of

an entrepreneur.
(10marks)
Sseful tO

business plan showingtheir unique interest with the

ient the beneticiaries of a

(10 marks)
plan. that would accrue to
Ciine relevant examples identty tive business opportunities

entrepreneurs if the world cup was held in Kenya. (10marks)

Kenyan

QUESTION TWO which act as barriers to

Disenss:he.challenges lacTIg investors in Kenya
(10marks)
entrepreneurship. five techniques that one can use to generate business
explain
b. Identify and
(10marks)
ideas.

OUESTION THREE the term 'business incubation' and discuss the benefitsthat a
Briefly explain
can accrue from an incubation centre.
(10 marks)
entrepreheur
potential
roles that entrepreneurs can play in a developing economy, (5marks)
Outline five
ve ways by which an entrepreneur can protecta published

(5 marks)
book.

QUESTION FOUR
díscuss Some of the Business laws and regulations that an entrepreneur
a. Identify and

aware of.
(10marks)
should be
betweeh the following terms as used in entrepreneurship:
b. Distinguish

Invention and innovation (Smarks)

Public Ltd company and Private Ltd conpany (5 marks).
(i1)

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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2012/2013
MAY SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREEOF
BACHELOROF
COMMERCE
UCU 104: INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
DATE: THURSDAY, 8 AUGUST 2013
TIME: 4.30 P.M, -6.30 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS: Do Question One and any other Two.

1
a) Explain briefly three types of business enterprises. (10marks)
b) Describe 10(Ten) characteristics ofcompetent entrepreneurs. (10 marks)

), Explain factor that stimulate entrepreneurs to go into business

development. (10 marks)

2 a) Describe the social roles of entrepreneurship in Kenya. (10 marks)

b) Explain the role of Government in entrepreneurship development

in Kenya. (10 marks)

3. a) Highlight 10 (Ten) requirement of entry into self employment in Kenya

that would motivate an entrepreneur to go into business. (10marks)
b) Describe five methods that an entreprencur could adopt to protect

her intellectual property rights, (10marks)

4
a) State four sources of business finance and explain three advantages and

disadvantages ofeach. (10marks)

b) Explain five internal factors that motivate person
a to become an

entrepreneur. (10 marks)

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 KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
2016/2017
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF

SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION

BACHELOR OF ARTS, BACHELOR
OF

COMMERCE, BACHELOR OF EDUCATION,

ECONOMICS AND BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
CCU 104: INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHP
TIME: 8.00 a.m. - 10.00 a.m.
DATE: Thursday, 18h May 2017

INSTRUCTIONS:
ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TVWo.

QI. (a) Explain the factors to consider when choosing a location for a new enterprise.

(5 marks)

(b) Discuss the sources of business finance available for entrepreneurs.(10marks)

(c) Explain the importance of trademarks. (Šmarks)

(d) Outline the advantages of self empioyment. (10 marks)

Discuss the characteristics of small businesses. (10 marks)

Q2. (a)

(b) Explain how the central government motivates entreprencurs to start and run their

businesses. (10marks)

Q3. (a) Discuss the various factors that may lead to failure of new businesses.(10marks)

(b) Outline the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs. (10marks)

Q4. (a) Outline the different elements of a business plan. (10 marks)

(b) Discuss the inportance of having a business plan. (10 marks)

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Y EXAMINATIONS 2014/2015
MAY SEN ATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OFARTS.
BA JF EDUCATION AND BACHELOR OF SCIENCE..

Uu 04: INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP

DATE: Friday 7h August, 2015 TIME: 4.30 p.m - 6.30 p.m

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions

QUESTION ONE
Kenya came from the international labour
a) The main impetus to develop entrepreneurship in
of entrepreneurship in employment creation. Based on
organization (ILO) report on the role

this report, discuss subsequent strategies that the government of Kenya put in place to

promote small-scale enterprises and entrepreneurs.

(15 marks)

b) Discuss the distinctive features of limited company form of business ownership that

distinguish it from sole proprietorship and partnership.

(15 marks)

QUESTION TWO
but also to otlber stakcholders.
a) A business plan is not only important to the entrepreneur

a business plan and explain the reasons for which they

Identify groups of people interested in

in it. (10 marks)

are interested

b) There are several critical success factors that any entrepreneur should put into consideration

into business. Discuss. (10 marks)

before entering
QUESTION THREE
an entrepreneur to protect his business idea and identify various
Explain why it is important for
can be enhanced. (20 marks)
methods by which the protection
QUESTION FOUR
and explain four ways by which an
a) Distinguish between invention and innovation

(10marks)
entrepreneur can be innovative.
various
b) Discuss the factors that an entrepreneur should consider while choosing between
(10 marks)
financing options.

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