WAEC Commerce Past Questions & Answers - Page 316

1,576.

The management function of anticipating the future determining the best course action to achieve company objective is?

A.

directing

B.

organizing

C.

controlling

D.

planning

E.

consulting

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,577.

The last link in the chain of distribution is the?

A.

wholesaler

B.

retailer

C.

consumer

D.

factor

E.

advertiser

Correct answer is B

A distribution channel is a chain of businesses or intermediaries through which a good or service passes until it reaches the end consumer. It can include manufacturer ==> wholesalers ==>retailers==> consumers.

The chain of distribution always ends at the point where goods and services get to the final consumer and the retailer is that "last link'' that connects the goods to the consumer.

The word "link" means connection. Hence, the retailer is the last connection, (not the consumer) because the consumer is the final receiver and not a connector or giver.

1,578.

Which of the following shows the financial position of a business on a given date?

A.

Bank statement

B.

Balance sheet

C.

journal

D.

Cash book

E.

Trial Balance

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,579.

Which of the following is not a problem of distribution, sales and merchandizing?

A.

Transporting goods

B.

Trade malpractices

C.

Pressure of sales

D.

Sales force complacency

E.

Easy payment for purchases

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,580.

Which of the following is not one of the functions of warehousing?

A.

Goods are avaiable where the are required

B.

Goods are stored until the are required

C.

Production takes place ahead of demand

D.

changes are avoided in prices which may result from shortage and gults

E.

Goods are available when required

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.