Businessl 51-100

One reason why some businesses make investments and hold them for less than one year is to

• reduce tax obligations

• obtain short term capital

• monitor long-term wealth

• control inflation rates

Which of the following messages is written in a style that focuses on the receiver of the message?

• Please complete this form so that product improvements can be made.

• We are requiring all customers to complete this form.

• Because we want to create a better product, we're sending out an evaluation.

• Simply fill out this form and return it to us---it's easy.

The federal government collects information about work related accidents in order to

• provide medical treatment recommendations

• identify accident trends

• change insurance premiums

• execute business activities

The style and appearance of your clothing should maximize your

• personal habits

• weaknesss

• self concept

• personal image

One procedure that businesses often establish to protect company information from computer crime is the use of

• security cameras

• virtual software

• search engines

• virus detectors

Why do many people invest in certain types of life insurance policies?

• to minimize their beneficiaries

• to obtain disability income

• to pay for private health care

• to meet future financial needs

Which of the following is the most likely reason why a manager would review financial information for his/her industry and compare his/her business's operating results with industry averages

• to determine if the business is performing above or below average

• to prepare a company budget for the following year

• to calculate the business's percentage increase in net sales

• to determine the company's indirect competitors

What do customers expect business employees to be?

• self serving

• well informed

• goal oriented

• open minded

One of the benefits of being adaptable is that it enables employees to

• manage their time

• take the initiative

• deal with change

• avoid a conflict

When you ask yourself, "What would I attempt to do if I knew I could not fail?" you are determining your

• aspirations

• reason for existence

• necessary resources

• values