Topic 1: Transportation
a). Transportation
i. Define the term transportation
ii. Explain the different modes of transport (road transport, rail way, water, air and pipe-line)
iii. Point out the advantages of each of the modes
iv. Distinguish the various transport documents
v. Explain the various factors that determine choice of mode of transport
Topic 2: Communication
a). Communication
i. Define the term communication
ii. Explain the nature of communication
iii. Show the importance of communication to business
iv. Identify the various types (divisions or classifications) of communication
v. Point out the factors that influence choice of communication media
Topic 3: Marketing
a). Marketing
i. Define the term “market” from “marketing”
ii. Identify the various types of markets
iii. Explain product planning and development
iv. Explain Branding
v. Explain Grading
vi. Explain Standardizing
vii. Explain packing and packaging
viii. Explain Market research
ix. Explain Merchandising
x. Explain the term “advertisement”
xi. Point out the various types of advertisements
xii. Mention the advantages and disadvantages of advertisements
xiii. Explain the factors to be considered when choosing advertising Media
xiv. Explain the different types of marketing institutions in Tanzania e.g. BET, chamber of commerce
Topic 4: Money
a). Money
i. Expalin the historical background of money
ii. Define the term “barter system”
iii. Point out merits and demerits of “barter system”
iv. Give a definition of “money”
v. Mention the functions of money
vi. Distinguish inflation from deflation
Topic 5: Banking
a). Banking
i. Explain the historical background of banking
ii. Explain the types and functions of banks
iii. Identify the various bank accounts and how they operate
iv. Differentiate the main means of payments: Cheques; Bills of exchange; Promissory notes; Postal orders
Topic 6: International Trade
a). International Trade
i. Explain the meaning of international trade
ii. Point out how international trade arises
iii. Mention the advantages and disadvantages of international trade
iv. Differentiate visible from invisible trade
v. Distinguish between balance of trade and balance of payments
Topic 7: Import Trade
a). Import Trade
i. Explain the meaning and importance of import trade
ii. Identify the main organizations involved in import trade in (Tanzania)
iii. Differentiate, the two types of imports direct and indirect
iv. Explain the import procedure and formalities with special emphasis on: Documentation; term of payment; Terms of delivery
Topic 8: Export Trade
a). Export Trade
i. Explain the meaning and importance of export trade
ii. Identify the organization involved in the export trade
iii. Mention the documents for export and the export procedures in Tanzania