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.

1,591.

The most suitable organizational structure for small or medium sized enterprises is

A.

line structure

B.

staff structure

C.

committee structure

D.

functional structure

Correct answer is D

A small business can use one of three primary organization structure options: functional, divisional or matrix. Essentially, the organizational structure creates a business hierarchy to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the business operations.

1,592.

The initial function of a manager is

A.

setting up an organisation

B.

coordinating

C.

planning

D.

provision of welfare package

Correct answer is C

 Planning: This step involves mapping out exactly how to achieve a particular goal.

1,593.

Gilt-edged securities are issued mainly by

A.

individuals

B.

non-governmental organisations

C.

Government

D.

multi-national companies

Correct answer is C

Gilt-edged securities refer to high-grade bonds that some national governments and private organizations issue in an effort to generate revenue.

1,594.

Money can be simply be referred to as a

A.

measure of value

B.

standard of value

C.

means of settlement

D.

durable asset for doing business

Correct answer is A

Money, a commodity accepted by general consent as a medium of economic exchange. It is the medium in which prices and values are expressed

1,595.

Which of the following is a quality of money

A.

Availability

B.

Scarcity

C.

Indivisibility

D.

Convertibility

Correct answer is B

The characteristics of money are durability, portability, divisibility, uniformity, limited supply, and acceptability.