A short history of business

A short history of business

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9 Qs

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A short history of business

A short history of business

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English, Business

University

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Created by

Karin Foley

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

How long have people been thinking of business?

From the beginning when people started producing more than they could use.

From the beginning that goods and services began to be traded in early civilizations.

From the beginning when people started using fire.

From the beginning that goods and services were considered valuable commodities.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

When did the term ‘manager’ and ‘management’ appear?

in the early 16th century

in the late 16th century

in the early 17th century

in the late 17th century

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What helped businesses grow in the mid-1800s?

industrialization

mass production

railroads

assembly lines

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What was the original focus of managers on?

people

placement

price

production

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

When did people recognize the value of human relations?

in the 1920s

in the 1930s

in the 1940s

in the 1950s

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What influence did mass media have on businesses?

It provided a platform for mass consumption.

It provided a platform for marketing.

It provided a platform for new inventions.

It provided a platform for new technologies.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What happened in 1990-2000 and how did it affect businesses?

There was a severe recession and many people lost their jobs.

The climate changed and businesses focused more on sustainability.

There was a shortage of gold so prices increased.

The Internet grew, which led to an explosion of new businesses.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What happened in 2007-08 and how did it affect businesses?

There was a global recession, which caused uncertainty.

There was global growth, which helped companies expand.

There was a lack of trust in corporations.

There was improved technology, which helped businesses.

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is business, according to the text, at its core about?

survival of the fittest

service orientation

sustainability

survival and surplus