Thomas Sim E3009

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a) Identify the four (4) groups of variables known as the “four Ps” of the marketing mix. (5 marks)

b) With the use of example in relation to the marketing of residential properties, explain the various […]

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A product life cycle (PLC) has five (5) distinct stages/phases.

a) Briefly explain four (4) stages of the PLC. (5 marks)

b) Explain the various market strategies to be adopted at each of the four (4) […]

Q.The real estate market needs some bases and variables for the segmentation. With the use of examples of a residential property development, explain the variables to be used for segmenting the customers’ […]

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a) Explain briefly the common marketing functions in real estate. (5 marks)

b) Discuss how real estate characteristics may influence the roles and functions of real estate marketing. (20 marks)

(25 […]

Q.Elaborate the five (5) alternative or orientational concepts in which organizations base on for designing market strategies.A.1.         The Production Concept2.         The Product Concept3.         […]

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a) Define ‘marketing management’. (5marks)

b) explain the five (5) alternative concepts which organizations adopt to carry out their marketing strategies. (20 marks)

(25 marks, 2011 Q1)

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a) The […]

Q.What are the available wall finishes for climate of our country?A.There are many ways wall can have finishings. From the material use, wall finishes can be classified as below.1. Timber finishes – wood […]

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Explain five (5) types of mortar joints and finishes.

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[Finishes – means “complete the manufacture or decoration of (an article) by giving it an attractive surface appearance.”

Joints and Finishes – […]

Q.b) State four (4) types of Portland a Cement and explain the main properties of each type of these cement. (18 marks)(Part b) of, 2011 Q5)A.b)Portland cement comes in a variety of different types. In the United […]

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What is concrete, and why it is so special about concrete?

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In its simplest form, concrete is a mixture of paste and aggregates. The paste, composed of portland cement and water, coats the surface of the f […]

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Describe four (4) types of finishes for floor, roof, and ceiling which is suitable for a two storey bungalow.

Give reasons for your answers.

(25 marks, 2011 Q7)

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4 types of finishes for each […]

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a) What is mortar? Explain the following types if mortar:-

Lime Mortar
Cement Mortar
Compo Mortar

(10 marks)

b) Explain how mortar joint may be finished and illustrate five (5) types if mortar […]

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a) Explain what is meant by Portland Cement? (7 marks)

b) State four (4) types of Portland a Cement and explain the main properties of each type of these cement. (18 marks)

(25 marks, 2011 […]

This is a gallery of the different door construction design and the materials involved.Door Types and Styles: Interior Doors Because wood has a tendency to warp and to expand and contract with the weather, a door […]

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What is a “flush door”? Why cannot it be used as external door outside?

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Flush doors are simple interior and exterior doors that feature plain facings on both sides of the construction. While this type […]

Q.What is an IHC (Investment Holding Company)? What is the tax treatment for IHC?A.Tax treatment.Ref:INVESTMENT HOLDING COMPANYPublic Ruling No. 3/2011 Date of Issue: 10 March 2011 which supercedes PR 1/2004. […]

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What are the criteria to report the income under s.4 (a) business income and not s.4(d) rental income? What are the advantages and disadvantages?

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The key advantage of charging the income under […]

Q.The expenses incurred initially in preparing the real property for its first tenant – initial expense, is sometimes a substantial amount. Can this expense be deducted from the rental income eventually collected […]

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When is the commencement date of renting or letting of real property? Is there a difference in commencement date for rental income treatment between s.4(a) business income or s.4(d) rental […]

Q.From the general perspective, briefly outline the implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Malaysia.A.Very much a good introduction to GST by Richard Oon Hock Chye at Malaysian Taxation 101. Verbatim […]