Commerce WASSCE (SC), 2016

Question 5

  1. Explain four functions rendered by a courier firm.
  2. Explain six functions rendered by a Telecommunication firm.

 

 

Observation

Few candidates attempted this question and their performance was not impressive.
Expected responses include:


Functions offered by Courier firms

    (a)
  1. Delivers mails and parcels safely and faster;
  2. Undertakes cargo and bulk shipment of commodities;
  3.  Offers a more personal and cordial services;
  4. Provides business reply and proof of deliver.

 

Functions rendered by telecommunication firms
    (b)  
  1. Provides radio and telephone services to the public;
  2. Printed messages can be quickly sent from one place to another through telex services;
  3.  It also provides telegram services;
  4.  Live telecast of events can be provided e.g. Olympic games/world cup; e.t.c
  5. Provision of fax services to the public;
  6.  The company can lease out telegraph and telex facilities to other companies;
  7.  It  provides maritime mobile services needed for emergency cases.