ACCA Applied Knowledge · Business and Technology · Communicating in business
Which of the following is the main purpose of circulating an agenda before a formal meeting?
An agenda is circulated so participants can prepare and the chair can keep discussion focused on the business to be covered. It does not record decisions, which is the role of minutes, nor does it determine whether the meeting is quorate.
- ATo record the decisions already taken at the meeting
- BTo allow participants to prepare and keep the discussion focused on the business to be coveredCorrect
- CTo replace the need for minutes
- DTo confirm that the meeting is legally quorate
Explanation
An agenda lists the items to be discussed so attendees can prepare and the chair can keep the meeting on track. Recording decisions is the role of minutes, which an agenda does not replace. Quorum depends on attendance, not on the agenda.
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