JAMB Government 1998 Question 38

Question 38

Public Corporations

Public corporations mainly differ from the ministries in that they

  1. A.are not bureaucratic
  2. B.provide social services to the public
  3. C.require highly professional staff
  4. D.are organized as business enterprises
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (are organized as business enterprises)

Explanation

Public corporations are run like businesses, selling goods or services and expected to cover their costs. Ministries are ordinary government departments.