EMS (ECONOMICS)
SEPTEMBER
MARKS: 50
TIME: 1 HOUR
SECTION A (COMPULSORY)
, QUESTION 1
1.1.1 Several options are given as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer
and write only the letter (AD) next to the question numbers (1.1.1 to 1.1.5) in the ANSWER
BOOK, e.g. 1.1.6 D.
1.1.1 Which of the following tasks will be the responsibility of the financial function?
A. Buying good quality raw materials
B. Long term strategic planning
C. Compiling effective advertisements
D. Setting up financial statements
1.1.2 Which function involves collecting and storing information for decision-making
A. administration function
B. IT function
C. purchasing function
D. storage function
1.1.3 What does the purchasing function primarily involve?
A Hiring and training staff
B Acquiring good quality raw materials
C Controlling and directing employees
D Making long-term strategic plans
1.1.4 What does the public relations function primarily involve?
A Buying raw materials
B Hiring and training staff
C Making financial decisions
D Maintaining a positive public image
1.1.5 Who is responsible for overseeing the entire organization?
A middle-level management
B top-level management
C lower-level management
D daily management (5 x 1)(5)
1.2 State whether the following statements are true or false.
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