JAMB Economics 2009 Question 40

Question 40

Business Organisations

A public liability company is run on a daily basis by

  1. A.the chief executive
  2. B.the shareholders
  3. C.the board of directors
  4. D.financial consultants
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (the chief executive)

Explanation

The board of directors meets from time to time to set policy, but the day-to-day running of a public limited company is the job of the chief executive (managing director) and the managers under him.