PD - 025 Pretest

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

• Social

• Personal

• Financial

• Educational

Most businesses today are looking for employees who have at least basic __________ skills.

• Management

• Accounting

• Legal

• Computer

When considering employment opportunities in business, individuals should consider their

• Talents and skills.

• Time and money.

• Health and safety.

• Wants and needs.

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

• Operations management.

• Business information technology.

• Marketing research.

• Securities and investments.

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.

• Insurance and risk management.

• Business information technology.

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

• Marketing research.

• Merchandising.

• Professional selling.

• 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

• Marketing communications.

• Human resource management.

• Administrative services.

• Operations management.

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

• Fine arts

• Literature

• Biology

• Finance

Advertising falls under which of the following categories in marketing:

• Marketing research

• Merchandising

• Marketing communications

• Professional selling

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

• Public relations specialist

• Real estate developer

• Insurance broker

• Credit analyst