JAMB Economics 1995 Question 28

Question 28

Business Organisations

When public enterprises become commercialized, it means that

  1. A.the products of the enterprises are further subsidized
  2. B.they are expected to operate with the primary aim of making profits
  3. C.the government has decided to divest itself of such enterprises
  4. D.the staff of the enterprises will be laid off.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (they are expected to operate with the primary aim of making profits)

Explanation

Commercialization keeps the enterprise in government hands but requires it to run like a business and cover its costs or make profit.