Commerce questions and answers

Commerce Questions and Answers

Test and improve your knowledge of the fundamentals of buying and selling with these Commerce past questions and answers.

1,666.

Good and services are made available to consumers through

A.

the channel of distribution

B.

sales promotion

C.

the advertising agency

D.

the middle men

Correct answer is A

distribution channel is a chain of businesses or intermediaries through which a good or service passes until it reaches the final buyer or the end consumer.

1,667.

An organization which focuses on consumer satisfaction is practicing

A.

consumerism

B.

market segmentation

C.

selling concept

D.

marketing concept

Correct answer is D

The marketing concept is the philosophy that firms should analyze the needs of their customers and then make decisions to satisfy those needs, better than the competition.

1,668.

One of the characteristics of a good organizational chart is that it should

A.

be rigid

B.

show government policy

C.

facilitate communication

D.

be acceptable

Correct answer is C

Features of a Good Organisational Structure:

  • Clear line of authority. 
  • Adequate delegation of authority.
  • Lesser managerial levels.
  • Proper span of control.
  • Simple and flexible.
  • Good communication channels

1,669.

The promotion of team spirit in an organization is referred to as

A.

unity of direction

B.

espirit de corps

C.

unity of purpose

D.

discipline

Correct answer is B

 Esprit de corps is a feeling of loyalty and pride that is shared by the members of a group who consider themselves to be different from other people in some special way.

1,670.

Under what management function will the motivation of employees fall

A.

staffing

B.

controlling

C.

organizing

D.

directing

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.