ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 15 JUNE 2025
, Orientation to teaching Economic and Management Sciences.
QUESTION 1 [20]
Reasons Why Most Businesses Fail:
1. Lack of Planning: Many entrepreneurs start businesses without a solid business
plan outlining goals, target markets, finances, and strategies.
2. Poor Financial Management: Mismanaging cash flow, overspending, and not
keeping proper records lead to financial collapse.
3. Inadequate Market Research: Businesses fail when they don’t understand their
customers' needs or the competitive landscape.
4. Ineffective Marketing: Failing to market effectively leads to low brand
awareness and poor sales.
5. Lack of Leadership Skills: Inability to manage people, make decisions, and
inspire teams contributes to failure.
6. Underestimating Competition: Entrepreneurs who ignore competitors often fail
to stay relevant.
7. Failure to Adapt: Resistance to change and innovation prevents businesses
from evolving with market trends.
8. Insufficient Capital: Many businesses start with inadequate funding and
struggle to sustain operations.
9. Poor Customer Service: Businesses that neglect customer satisfaction lose
clients quickly.
10. Legal and Regulatory Issues: Non-compliance with legal requirements can lead
to penalties or closure.
QUESTION 2 [20]
2.1 Role of Trade Unions in the Economy (10):