JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 109

541.

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.

542.

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.

543.

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

544.

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.

545.

Money is generally accepted for transactions due to

A.

the legal backing

B.

the rule of law

C.

its acceptability in the global market

D.

the Central Bank Governor's signature

Correct answer is A

Legal backing of money is the legally recognized money within a given a geographical area