February 2025

Commerce: Management Functions: Planning

By |2025-02-12T09:23:44+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Management Functions: Planning

  • In the introduction we looked at management is
  • To reiterate management can be defined as doing work through others
  • It can also be defined in terms of the functions/duties of a manager
  • Management as an organisational/business activity that involves the planning, organizing, leading/commanding, controlling and coordinating of the […]
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Bank Cards/Cheque Cards

By |2025-02-12T09:03:53+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

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ZIMSEc O Level Commerce Notes: Bank/ Cheque Cards

Cheque or Bank Card.

  • A bank card is issued to account holders by a bank.
  • It has the following information on it:
  • The name and signature of the cardholder.
  • The name of the bank which issued the card and its logo.
  • The expiry date of the card.
  • The terms and […]
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Introduction, Purpose and importance of Advertising

By |2025-02-12T08:56:16+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Econet Advert. Image credit techzim.co.zw Econet Advert. Image credit techzim.co.zw ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Advertising: Introduction, Purpose and importance of Advertising

Advertising

  • It is the act or practice of calling public attention to one’s product, service, need, etc.,

Purpose/Importance of advertising to consumers

  • It informs consumers about the following:
  • The prices of various goods […]
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Containerisation

By |2025-02-12T09:29:46+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes, Transport|

Maersk Container ship. Image credit fleetmon.com Maersk Container ship. Image credit fleetmon.com ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Transport: Containerisation

Containerisation

  • Refers to the carriage of goods in standardised large containers (boxes) made of metal.
  • The containers are:
  • filled with goods ready for transportation.
  • They are sealed in the presence of custom officials at the point […]
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Radio paging, tele messages and Prestel

By |2025-02-12T08:56:18+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

A radio pager. Image credit MediaWiki A radio pager. Image credit MediaWiki ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Communication: Radio paging, tele messages and Prestel

Radio paging

  • Is a one way communication system.
  • Is an internal means of communication.
  • I used by people in an organisation only.
  • Is hired from the post office.
  • A public address system […]
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Functions of insurance brokers

By |2025-02-12T09:11:26+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Insurance brokers. Image credit imagefiesta.com Insurance brokers. Image credit imagefiesta.com ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Insurance: Functions of insurance brokers

Functions of insurance brokers.

  • They bring into contact the public seeking insurance cover and insurance companies.
  • Are agents of insurance companies.
  • Gather information on insurance companies or types of policies that these offer.
  • Give expert advice […]
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Functions of customs and excise authorities

By |2025-02-12T09:28:53+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Chirundu Border Post. Image credit trademarksa.org Chirundu Border Post. Image credit trademarksa.org ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Functions of customs and excise authorities

  • Collect and revenue for the government by charging customs and excise duties.
  • Collect, keep and analyse records of imported and exported goods and services.
  • Control bonded warehouses to ensure that duty […]
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