2026 WAEC OFFICE PRACTICE: 2026 WAEC Office Practice Midnight Questions and ANSWERS (4547)

(4a)
Indexing is the process of determining the name, subject, or some other caption under which the documents are to be filed. WHILE Cross-reference allows you to link to other parts of the same document. For example, you might use a cross-reference to link to a chart or graphic that appears elsewhere in the document.

(4bi)
-Print-
(i)Magazines
(ii)newspapers
(iii)flyers

(4bii)
-Electronic-
(i)radios
(ii)computers
(iii)televisions

(4c)
(i)Making decisions
(ii)Conducting investigations using report
(iii)Professional advancement
(iv)Managerial tool
(v)Neutral Presentation of Facts

(5a)
Span of control is the term used in business management, particularly human resource management.It refers to the number of subordinates or direct reports a supervisor is responsible for.

(5b)
(i) Productivity: specialism means that staff are skilled in the task they do
(ii) specialization: department focuses on a particular area of work in the functional organisation
(iii) Accountability: There are clear lines of management in functional organisation structure
(iv)Clarity: employees understand their own and others role in a functional organisation structure

(5c)
(i)Navigation and Space : A good floor plan will ensure your office layout is efficient and serves its purpose
(ii)Storage Facilities: They help free up a lot of space improving navigation within the office
(iii)Square Footage: Smaller offices require you to make smart choices in the size and shape of the furniture.
(iv)Employee Privacy: Different people employ varied work styles, 'copied from e x p o b o m b . c o m free' and some employees need privacy
(v)Flow in the Office: People move in and out of the space all day long. That makes it important to create walkways in the space so people have a direct path.