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(b) Advantages and limitations of branch accounting: Ensure
students understand each advantage, limitations and to
discuss real-world examples or hypothetical scenarios where
the advantages and limitations manifest.
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(c) Identifying companies with foreign branches in Tanzania:
Encourage the students to use sources such as business
directories, company websites, and industry reports to
identify companies, look for multinational corporations and
large companies with international operations and to provide
a list of at least three companies with foreign branches
operating in Tanzania.

(d) The need for physical branches in the era of e-commerce:
Guide the students to discuss the advantages of having a
physical presence, such as customer trust, local market
knowledge, and logistical benefits; reflect the benefits of
e-commerce, such as lower overhead costs and wider reach,
against the need for physical branches for certain industries
and services, to consider how companies can use a hybrid
approach, combining e-commerce with physical branches for
optimal efficiency. Assist the students to provide examples of
industries or specific companies that benefit from maintaining
physical branches alongside their online operations.

Activity 5.2

When asking students to attempt this activity regarding Mazengo
Ltd., a company specialising in processing agricultural food products
in Tanzania, it is crucial to provide clear guidelines and expectations
to ensure they understand the task and its components. Here are some
considerations and steps for the teacher:

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