January 2023

Registered Mail and Recorded Deliveries

By |2022-09-15T12:43:00+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

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Registered mail.

  • Used to send cash and valuables like certificates.
  • Special envelopes are used.
  • Articles must be handed over the counter.
  • A receipt is obtained as proof of postage.
  • They can be traced if lost.
  • Can […]
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Ways of communicating in business

By |2022-09-15T12:37:22+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Business Studies Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

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ZIMSEC O Level Business Studies Notes: Leadership:Ways of communicating in business

  • There are multiple ways of communication within businesses
  • Sometimes the word methods of communication is used to refer to ways of communication
  • Each way has it’s own advantages […]
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Free posts and Franking machines

By |2022-09-15T12:42:59+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

A franking machine. Image credit ashcroftmailingsolutions.co.uk A franking machine. Image credit ashcroftmailingsolutions.co.uk ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Communication: Free posts and Franking machines

Free post

  • This service is a variation of the business reply service.
  • The user needs to seek for approval from the post office.
  • If he is granted access the user […]
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Communication in business: Open meeting

By |2022-09-15T12:37:21+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Business Studies Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

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ZIMSEC O Level Business Studies Notes: Communication: Open meeting

  • Is a formal or informal gathering of individuals that deliberately come together to deliberate on certain issues of importance to the organisation and its members
  • Formal meetings are planned,  officially recognised by the organisation and have a agenda […]
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Expedited Mail Service

By |2022-09-15T12:42:58+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

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Expedited Mail Service.

  • Used when items need to reach their destination quickly and safely.
  • I used to send valuable articles e.g. certificates or documents.
  • The sender hands the parcel over the post office counter.
  • The EMS […]
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Communication in business: Face to face

By |2022-09-15T12:37:21+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Business Studies Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

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ZIMSEC O Level Business Studies Notes: Leadership:One to one (interpersonal communication)

  • It is the exchange of information and ideas between two people
  • It involves face to face communication, verbal/spoken communication and non-verbal communication in form of gestures
  • It is the most frequently used form of communication when […]
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Other Services offered by the Post Office

By |2022-09-15T12:42:57+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Image credit auspost.com.au Image credit auspost.com.au ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Communication: Other Services offered by the Post Office

Parcel post.

  • Surface mail parcels are limited to a mass of 10kg
  • Ideal for trade samples and goods in mail order.
  • Parcels from other countries are opened to comply with customs and legal requirements of each […]
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Communication in Business: Emails

By |2022-09-15T12:37:21+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Business Studies Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

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ZIMSEC O Level Business Studies Notes: Leadership:Communication in Business: Emails

  • Refers to electronic messages send from one computer/smart device to another
  • It takes place on the internet
  • Both the user and the sender have an address in the form of [email protected]
  • The sender can send messages to […]
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Telephone

By |2022-09-15T12:42:56+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

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Telephone

  • Rented from Tel One.
  • Allows dialogue between the parties involved.
  • Replies are immediate if the person is present to receive the phone call.
  • Calls can be dialed directly using STD.
  • Calls can be made locally or internationally.
  • Subscribers are allocated unique numbers.
  • Subscriber’s numbers […]
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Communication in Business: Notice Boards

By |2022-09-15T12:37:20+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Business Studies Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

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ZIMSEC O Level Business Studies Notes: Leadership: Communication in Business: Notice Boards

  • Is a surface intended for the posting of public messages
  • For example upcoming meetings, events, provide information, announce a sale etc
  • They are also known as bulletin boards, notice boards or pin boards or simply […]
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