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.

1,536.

A business that focuses attention on the quality of the goods produced by precisely knowing what the consumers desire is said to be operation the

A.

product mix

B.

promotion mix

C.

marketing concept

D.

product orientation.

Correct answer is C

The marketing concept is the belief that companies must assess the needs of their consumers first and foremost. Based on those needs, companies can make decisions in order to satisfy their consumers' needs, better than their competition.

1,537.

Marketing differs from selling in that,the latter only creates

A.

possession utility

B.

marginal utility

C.

form utility

D.

place utility

Correct answer is A

Selling is an action which converts the product into cash, (possession of the product) but marketing is the process of meeting and satisfying the customer needs. Marketing consists of all those activities that are associated with product planning, pricing, promoting and distributing the product or service

1,538.

The principle of management that emphasizes on the number of subordinates under the direct supervision of a manager is

A.

span of control

B.

unity of command

C.

scalar chain

D.

unity of direction

Correct answer is A

Span of control; is the principle of management that emphasizes the area of activity and number of functions, people, or things for which an individual or organization is responsible.

1,539.

Which of the following regulates and controls the activities in the Nigerian Stock Exchange?

A.

BPE

B.

SEC

C.

NDIC

D.

CBN

Correct answer is B

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is the main regulatory institution of the Nigerian capital market.

1,540.

The payment made by a speculator to the buyer when he is unable to deliver stocks on the agreed date is

A.

arbitage

B.

franco

C.

contango

D.

backwardation

Correct answer is D

Backwardation is a percentage paid by a person selling stock for the right of delaying its delivery.