WAEC Commerce 2018 Theory — Question 4
Question 4 of 8 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Commerce 2018 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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4.(a) Draw up an organizational chart of Adama's Pure Water Production Ltd showing the following departments of the company: (i) Accounts (ii) Administration (iii) Marketing (iv) Production. (b) Briefly state two functions each of the following departments of the company.
Model answer
(a) The organizational chart should show the Managing Director at the top, with the four departments (Accounts, Administration, Marketing, Production) as parallel divisions reporting to the top. (b) Accounting department: preparing all relevant accounts of the organisation; analysing the performance of financial reports. Administration department: sees to the day-to-day running of the organisation; provides feedback to top management about the situation of the organisation. Marketing department: advertises the products of the organisation to prospective buyers; is in charge of sales promotion and market research. Production department: ensures smooth production; ensures the quality standard of output.
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