MARKING SCHEME FOR JSS1 BUSINESS STUDIES FIRST TERM EXAMINATION

SECTION A: OBJECTIVE TEST

ALLOCATION OF MARKS: ½ mark each = 30 marks

SECTION B: ESSAY

ALLOCATION OF MARKS: 10 marks each = 30 marks

1. (a) Definition of Business Studies

Business Studies can be defined as a combination of inter-related business subjects which lead to learning of basic knowledge and skills in organizing business enterprises and office administration.

It is a vocational subject that combines office practice, book-keeping, commerce, keyboarding and computer studies which equip learners to participate in businesses and general office administration.

It is a subject that covers the basic elementary knowledge and skills in organizing business enterprises as well as general office administration.

(Any correct definition of business studies = 5 marks)

1. (b) Career Opportunity in Business Studies

• Clerks (who keep general office records)
• Typists (who do copy typing in the office)
• Computer operators (who use computers to produce office information)
• Bookkeepers and accounts clerks (who keep records of business transactions)
• Salesmen (who sell goods in supermarkets and stores)
• Receptionists (who receive visitors and make telephone calls)
• Self-employment
• Accountancy
• Business Administration
• Marketing
• Personnel Management
• Insurance
• Actuarial Science

(Any five correct career opportunities = 5 marks)

TOTAL = 10 MARKS

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