KENYA ISTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT- NAIROBI

CAT:

TIME: 1HR 30 MINS.

SECTION A: COMPULSORY 20 MARKS

Question one
a) Organizations have to carry out final evaluation to all projects being undertaken by them. Discuss
this with reference to the project life cycle.
(10 marks)
b) An organization has implemented a waste management project to be used in managing its waste
from the factory. Advice the organization on issues that it needs to emphasize on, in order to
ascertain whether the project is achieving its objective.
(10 marks)
SECTION B: ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS 30 MARKS
Question two
a) Citing practical examples, explain how environmental factors influences projects in your
organization.
(5 marks)
b) Discuss the role played by project management knowledge as a professional.
(5 marks)
c) Why do organizations carry out feasibility studies before carrying out identified projects
(5
marks)
Question three
a) Risk management is an essential part of planning in project execution. Given that you are a
wedding planner to your friends wedding, how will you incorporate this in your preparation?
(9
marks)
b) Discuss the following terms as used in project contracting and proposal writing ;
i.
Letters of agreement
ii.
Mutual consent
iii.
Valid consideration
(6 marks)
Question four
a) Changes are inevitable in projects. Discuss this in reference to change control cycle.
(7
marks)
b) Clearly explain how you go about determining the viability of a project your organization is
initiating.
(9 marks)
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