WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 26

126.

The satisfaction of customers in all business activities is emphasized by

A.

market research

B.

marketing concept

C.

marketing mix

D.

product differentiation

Correct answer is B

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.

127.

Who among the following generally has no capacity to enter into a valid contract

A.

School principals

B.

Infants

C.

Agents

D.

Religious ministers

Correct answer is B

The general rule regarding contracting with minors or infants is that such a contract is voidable by the minor. This rule has been established to protect younger individuals who may not fully grasp the consequences of certain contracts. Minors are believed to lack the capacity to contract.

128.

The document which specifies the manufacturer from whom goods are to be imported is

A.

closed indent

B.

open indent

C.

export invoice

D.

consignment note

Correct answer is A

A closed indent restricts the agent to a named manufacturer from whom the goods must be bought while an open indent gives the agent a free hand in obtaining the goods from any source

In other words, an open indent is an order to an overseas purchasing agent to buy certain goods, without specifying the manufacturer. If the manufacturer is specified this is a closed indent

129.

The combination of product, price, promotion and distribution decisions employed by a company is referred to as

A.

pricing policy

B.

marketing mix

C.

product mix

D.

marketing concept

Correct answer is B

marketing mix; is simply a combination of factors such as product, price, promotion and place that can be controlled by a company to influence consumers to purchase its products

130.

The document which helps in ascertaining the correct value of imports in order to assess the custom duty is

A.

bill of lading

B.

consular invoice

C.

bill of sight

D.

ships manifest

Correct answer is D

ships manifest; is simply a list of the shipments or cargo that a vessel is carrying