SECTION A ANSWER ALL FOR 4 MARKS EACH

1. State three key element of catalogue discussed in class.

2. Procurement can be broken down into two major categories. Name them.

3. Explain the two main e-catalogues discussed in a class.

4. Draw E-purchasing cycle and name the parts accordingly.

5. Differentiate between e-auctions and traditional auctions.

6. Mention any four objectives of e-procurement.

7. State two advantages of e-auction.

8. Differentiate between the terms e-tender and e-payment.

9. Is there any distinctions between exchange and e-marketplace? Explain them.

10. Write the acronyms of the following terminologies

i.RFID ii.ROL iii. VIM iv. BOQ, v. MEAT, vi. EPOS

SECTION B ANSWER ANY THREE QUESTIONS FOR 20MARKS EACH

QUESTION 1

A. Explain the term electronic point of sales (EPOS) to any L200 students. Give examples of any local companies that is likely to practice that. 8Marks

B. State and explain any four (4) benefits of EPOS. 12Marks

(TOTAL 20MARKS)

QUESTION 2.

A. State and explain any four (4) Functions of e-procurementto any ordinary suppliers. 8marks

B. Explain any four (4) Benefits of e-procurement. 8Marks

C. Explain any four (4) Challenges in e-procurement 4marks

(TOTAL 20MARKS)

QUESTION 3.

A. With the help of practical examples, explain the term reverse auctions. 6Marks

B. State any two (2) Advantages of e-catalogues to your suppliers. 4Marks

C. Web auctions may follow English, Dutch, sealed-bid and reverse-bid processes. Explain the above term and give examples to support your answers. 10Marks

(TOTAL 20MARKS)

QUESTION 4.

A. I. When are we suppose to use reverse auctions. Explain any four points. 8Marks

ii. Describe the differences between public and private exchanges. 4Marks

B. There are a lot of benefits of e-tendering. List and explain any four (4) benefits of e-tendering to your manager as a procurement officer. 8Marks