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1

The proposed monetary integration within ECOWAS sub-region has the overriding benefit of a

  • A. improved exchange
  • B. enhanced trade
  • C. enhance development
  • D. improved relations
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2

Which of the following group of countries are members of the Niger Basin Commission?

  • A. The republic of Guinea, Burkina Faso and Nigeria
  • B. Ghana, liberia, and the republic of Benin
  • C. Mali, Liberia and Nigeria
  • D. Ghana , Burkina Faso and Chad
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3

The right of the public to protection against questionable products and marketing practices is

  • A. an economic aspect of the business
  • B. a social responsibility of business
  • C. a legal aspect of the business
  • D. a political aspect of the business
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4

Which of these sets of external environmental factors affects a business operation?

  • A. Competition, industry operation
  • B. Competition, labour and political
  • C. Political, cultural and labour
  • D. Economic, social and legal
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5

The main thrust of government policy of evolving good business environment in Nigeria is the need

  • A. to attract local and foreign investors
  • B. for more export commodities
  • C. for consumer oriented products
  • D. to have viable local markets
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6

Under what management function would the motivation employees fall?

  • A. Staffing
  • B. Controlling
  • C. Organizing
  • D. Directing
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7

(i)Money and machines (ii) Materials and Money (iii)Market and Man.
Which combination of the above are basic requirement as business resource?

  • A. i and ii
  • B. ii and iii
  • C. i and iv
  • D. ii and iv
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8

The line function in a typical manufacturing enterprise is normally performed by the

  • A. public relations department
  • B. estate or properties department
  • C. marketing department
  • D. legal department
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9

Staff position in an organization borders on

  • A. authority
  • B. advice
  • C. responsibility
  • D. control
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10

One major disadvantage of a cartel is that it

  • A. maximizes productive efficiency
  • B. brings the merging firms under control
  • C. maximizes profit from operation
  • D. eliminate competitions and waste
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11

In every simple contract, the price which is paid to purchase a promise is called

  • A. offeree
  • B. acceptance
  • C. consideration
  • D. representation
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12

In a hire purchase agreement between Argungu Ltd and Maikudi, Argungu Ltd inserted provision that it can enter Maikudiโ€™s premises at any time and remove the hired vehicle for any breach. This provision is

  • A. lawful to both
  • B. unlawful to both
  • C. beneficial to both
  • D. detrimental to both
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13

Q,act as an agent of P, lawfully and reasonably incur the amount of N350 as expenses.If Q comes to P, for payment , this is an instance of P’S duty to

  • A. remunerate Q
  • B. reply Q
  • C. indemnify Q
  • D. settle Q
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14

The process of bringing a company under exclusive state ownership and control is know as

  • A. nationalization
  • B. commercialization
  • C. indigenization
  • D. privatization
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15

Adigun displays goods of different makes on shelves in his supermarket. This is an example of

  • A. invitation to treat
  • B. offer to sell
  • C. offer to purchase
  • D. invitation to sell
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16

The focal point of the marketing efforts is the`

  • A. seller
  • B. profit
  • C. product
  • D. buyer
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17

The concept of limiting types, sizes and other characteristics of a product line without sacrificing utility or durability is called

  • A. simplification
  • B. standardization
  • C. specialization
  • D. satisficing
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18

The main role of advertising is to

  • A. convince prospective buyers to buy
  • B. show the actual shape, form and colour of the products
  • C. inform people where to obtain goods and services
  • D. captured the attention of people
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19

Modern business philosophy emphasizes

  • A. quality products
  • B. customer satisfaction
  • C. sales volume
  • D. public relations
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20

A wholesaler dealer in securities is known as a

  • A. stockborker
  • B. speculator
  • C. jobber
  • D. stag
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21

The forum for the selling and of buying of securities of small and medium companies is called

  • A. Second Tier Foreign Exchange Market
  • B. Foreign Exchange Market
  • C. Securities and Exchange Commission
  • D. Second Tier Securities
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