Some of the weaknesses observed in the candidates‘scripts were:
                                                                                                                                     
          -        insufficient knowledge of the subject matter as the candidates could not                       satisfactorily attempt questions on areas where a salesman should be                           knowledgeable and the functions of a sales manager.

          -        Poorly use of English Language as most of the candidates could not explain                   their points in clear and correct English grammar.

          -        Almost all the candidates did not attempt question seven (7) which was on                   trade and cash discounts.  The few candidates that attempted the questions                 had poor performance. 

4.    SUGGESTED REMEDIES
           
          i.        The candidates should learn the use of English grammar so as to enablethem express their points clearly and correctly.                                                                                                            ii.       Teachers should thoroughly teach the candidates the aspect of trade and cash discounts. This is a valuable aspect of Salesmanship.
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                                                                                                                                      iii.       Government should endeavour to recruit and train qualified teachers with                     qualification in Business Education.                                                                                        
iv.     Candidates should study standard text books on salesmanship, Marketing and others as recommended by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) in preparing for the examination rather than answering questions with residual knowledge.