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Page 1 of 2  STRATHMORE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY  DIPLOMA IN PROCUREMENT END OF SEMESTER EXAMINATION DPR 1204: PROCUREMENT OF GOODS, SERVICES AND WORKS  Date: Tuesday, 11th December 2018                Time: 2 Hours  Instructions 1. This examination consists of FIVE questions. 2. Answer Question ONE (COMPULSORY) and any other TWO questions.  QUESTION ONE  a) A procurement cycle displays all the stages involved in the procurement of goods, services and works.   Required: Briefly describe any TEN stages in the procurement cycle.      (30 Marks)   b) What do you understand by a specification of goods?         (5 Marks)   c) Explain FIVE characteristics of specifications of goods.      (15 Marks)   QUESTION TWO  The procurement function has evolved from an administrative function to a strategic function.   Required: Discuss FIVE contributions that a procurement function having a strategic role can make to an organisation.             (25 Marks)   QUESTION THREE  One of the primary objectives of a procurement system is to achieve better value for money.   Required: Explain how a procuring entity might achieve better value for money when procuring of goods, services and works.             (25 Marks)  Page 2 of 2 QUESTION FOUR  Outline FIVE differences between purchasing goods and purchasing services.    (25 Marks)   QUESTION FIVE  Elaborate on FIVE procurement methods of goods, services and works.     (25 Marks)     (GRAND TOTAL: 100 MARKS) 

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