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CAPE 02169032/MS SPEC 2016
CAPE 02269032/MS SPEC 2016

FINANCIAL SERVICES STUDIES
UNITS 1 AND 2 - PAPER 032

MARK SCHEME

Question 1.

INTRODUCTION

(a) List the objectives of the study: one general and three specific
objectives.

Objectives must be clear and concise possible relationship between
Specific objectives should state
variables.

General objectives: Clear and concise 2 marks
Partially clear 1 mark

Specific objectives are operational, clear, stating possible

relationship between variables and related to the general objective:

1 mark each: 3 marks

[5 marks]

(b) Write a statement of the problem in no more than ten lines. This would
provide the rationale for the study.

Clear, concise and gives proper rationale for the study 3 marks
Partially clear, and concise justification for the study 2 marks
Poor statement of problem, weak and unclear 1 mark

(c) The title for the study clearly stated 2 marks
Title unclear/inadequate 1 mark

(d) (i) Reasons why a literature review is important.
(ii) Steps for conducting a literature review.

(i) Reasons why a literature review is important.

i) to survey the field to get a clear understanding of what has
been done before and what is the contemporary state of
knowledge in the area of interest;

ii) standing on the shoulders of the other researchers;

iii) clarifying own ideas and understanding by exploring what
others have done before;

iv) to be pointed in the direction where own research may be
most fruitful, interesting, meaningful.

Clear and complete justification 2 marks each
Limited justification 1 mark each

[6 marks]