Question

Agenda is useful to the chairman of the meeting.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

This statement is a True due to the following reasons :

(i) Agenda means a list of items to be done at the meeting.

(ii) It enables the meeting to discuss the business matters clearly, explicitly and without omission.

(iii) It is a programme of the meeting.

(iv) It is prepared by the secretary in consultation with the chairman.

(v) It is a guideline to the chairman of meeting.

(vi) It enables the chairman to conduct the business of the meeting in an orderly manner.

(vii) Routine matters which can be discussed and decided in less times are arranged first in the serial order, after that special business or time consuming matters.

(viii) This makes easy for the chairman to go through it and discuss on the matters.

(ix) As the agenda is sent before the meeting, the members present can think over the items.

(x) Members can prepare themselves for the meeting and actively participate in the meeting.