Business Management BM40 1.01 Pretest

What type of requirements for business careers varies greatly depending on the specific job?

• Educational

• Personal

• Social

• Financial

Most businesses today are looking for employees wh have at least basic ___________ skills.

• computer

• legal

• management

• accounting

When considering employment opportunities in business, individuals should consider their

• wants and needs.

• time and money.

• health and safety.

• talents and skills.

If an employee's primary responsibilities involve planning, coordinating, and controlling the resources necessary to provide the business's products, s/he works in the area of

• business information technology.

• securities and investments.

• marketing research.

• operations management.

Kate works closely with all the company's departments to develop computer software programs that enhance the business's ability to communicate and obtain data. Kate works in the area of

• corporate management.

• marketing communications.

• business information technology.

• insurance and risk management.

Lucy, who works for the Green Corporation, is responsible for handling special events and responding to requests for information about the company. Lucy works in

• professional selling.

• merchandising.

• marketing research.

• marketing communications.

Tony works for a large insurance company. His job is to support the company president, schedule his/her appointments, and answer his/her phone calls. Tony works in

• human resource management.

• administrative services.

• marketing communications.

• operations management.

Which of the following college degrees is an excellent foundation for a career in business:

• Fine arts

• Biology

• Literature

• Finance

Advertising falls under which of the following categories in marketing:

• Marketing communications

• Marketing research

• Merchandising

• Professional selling

Which of the following is a potential job position within banking services:

• Credit analyst

• Insurance broker

• Real estate developer

• Public relations specialist