Functions - Jamb Commerce Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1994

The principle of span of control stipulates that

A. An employee should report to only one superior
B. Manager must demand accountability from their surbordinates
C. Resources have to be economized within the various division
D. The number of employee reporting to one superior should be kept to workable maximum

Question 7:

• JAMB 1995

Motivation is an essential element in management because it

A. Leads to the improvement of staff welfare
B. Encourage individual to work towards achieving the orgaization's objective
C. Reduce friction among employees in the process of achieving the company's objective
D. Helps to eliminate industrial disharmony

Question 8:

• JAMB 1995

The direct authority of a superior over his subordinate is known as

A. Staff authority
B. Line authority
C. Line and staff authority
D. Office authority

Question 9:

• JAMB 1997

The management function of evaluating whether objectives are being achieved is

A. Planning
B. Directing
C. Organizing
D. Controlling

Question 10:

• JAMB 1997

In a business organization, the annual operation plan or budget is a form of

A. Casual plan
B. Medium-term plan
C. Long-term plan
D. Short-term plan