JAMB Commerce Past Questions & Answers - Page 224

1,116.

In which of the following circumstances is a court order NOT necessary for the winding up of a company?

A.

supension of businesss for one year

B.

special resolution of members

C.

reduction in the number of members below the legal minimum

D.

inability to pay it debts

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,117.

When it became necessary to liquidate a company, the frist step to be taken is the appointment of

A.

a receiver

B.

an auditor

C.

an accountant

D.

liquidator

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,118.

The major objective of corporate mergers is to

A.

minimize the effects of taxation

B.

increase financial advantage

C.

faclitate profit maximization

D.

enhance economies of scale

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,119.

The business organization in which shareholder's have equal vote is

A.

sole pprietorship

B.

partneeship

C.

co-operative

D.

limited liability company

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,120.

Use the conversation below to answer the question below;

MUSA: Taiwo why are you in business?

TAIWO: To optimize profit, provide quality products, and discharge my social responsibilities. What of you, Okon and Kalu

OKON: I am in business to cater to the needs of the consumers at all costs.

KALU: I am in business to make a profit, provided quality products at reasonable prices, and establish a good reputation for myself.

 

The businessman that may end up not discharging his social responsibility is--------------------

A.

Musa

B.

Okon

C.

Taiwo

D.

Kalu

Correct answer is D

In business, Social Responsibility is the idea that a company should play a positive role in the community and consider the environmental and social impact of business decisions. 

From the conversation above, Kalu cares more about making profits and a good name for himself than the needs of the consumer and the environment in which he operates. He is likely to not live up to the social responsibilities he owes the society as a businessman.