TOPIC 1: TAXATION | COMMERCE FORM 4

Meaning of Taxation Taxation refers to the practice of government collecting money from its citizens to pay for public services. or A means by which governments finance their expenditure by imposing charges on citizens and entities. Without taxation, there would be no public Expenditures. One of the most frequently debated political topics is taxation. Taxation is the … Read more

TOPIC 8: EXPORT TRADE | COMMERCE FORM 3

The Meaning and Importance of Export Trade Explain the meaning and importance of export trade Is the selling of goods, materials or services to foreign markets. An export is a function of international trade whereby goods produced in one country are shipped to another country for future sale or trade. The sale of such goods adds to the producing … Read more

TOPIC 6: INTERNATIONAL TRADE | COMMERCE FORM 3

The Meaning of International Trade Explain the meaning of international trade International trade, economic transactions that are made between countries. Among the items commonly traded are consumer goods, such as television sets and clothing; capital goods, such as machinery; and raw materials and food. Other transactions involve services, such as travel services and payments for foreign … Read more

TOPIC 5: BANKING | COMMERCE FORM 3

Historical Background of Banking Explain the historical background of banking Banking can be defined as the business activity of accepting and safeguarding money owned by other individuals and entities, and then lending out this money in order to earn a profit. However, with the passage of time, the activities covered by banking business have widened … Read more

TOPIC 4: MONEY | COMMERCE FORM 3

The Historical Background of Money Explain the historical background of money Commerce plays a fundamental role in the satisfaction of human wants. In primitive societies, the producers themselves were the consumers. Hence; they were compelled to provide themselves with foods, shelter and clothes. Under such circumstances, the question of commercial transactions or exchange of goods … Read more

TOPIC 3: MARKETING | COMMERCE FORM 3

Meaning of the Term Market from “Marketing” Define the term “market” from “marketing” Marketing are activities of a company associated with buying and selling a product or service. It includes advertising, selling and delivering products to people. People who work in marketing departments of companies try to get the attention of target audiences by using … Read more

TOPIC 2: COMMUNICATION | COMMERCE FORM 3 

Communication Mining of the Term Communication Define the term communication Communication is the transmission of information from one point or person to another point or person. Involves two-way process of reaching mutual understanding, in which participants not only exchange (encode-decode) information, news, ideas and feelings but also create and share meaning. In general, communication is … Read more

TOPIC 1: TRANSPORTATION | COMMERCE FORM 3

The Meaning of the Term Transportation Define the term transportation Transport or transportation is the movement of people, animals and goods from one location to another. Modes of transport include air, rail, road, water, cable, pipeline and space. The field can be divided into infrastructure, vehicles and operations. Transport is important because it enables trade between persons, … Read more