WoodWork 2, WASSCE (PC), 2016

Question 1

 

(a)       State two causes of break-up in a woodworking partnership business.

(b)       Sketch a bevelled edge chisel and label two parts.

 

Observation

 

Most of the candidates who attempted this question performed well.
Candidates were expected to:

 

  1. state two causes of break-up in a woodworking partnership business.

The solution is stated below:

-           non-conformity with agreement by partners;
-           loss of interest by members;
-           death of a partner;
-           incapacitation/insanity of a partner;
-           expiration of agreement;
-           bankruptcy of a partner;
-           joint decision of partners;
-           notice of retirement by a partner;
-           insolvency of the business or inability to meet obligations;
-           court verdict/order;
-           lack of demand for product/service;
-           no profit from business;
-           unforeseen events (natural disaster, fire outbreak, war, etc);
-           dishonesty of a partner;
-           greed of a partner;
-           selfishness of a partner;
-           lack of commitment of a partner;
-           loss of trust in partners;
-           disagreement amongst partners;
-           ideological differences amongst partners;
-           lack of cooperation among partners;
-           lack of understanding amongst partners;
-           insufficient resources (fund, equipment, personnel, etc).

(ii)        Sketch a bevelled edge chisel and label two parts.

                                    The solution is shown below: