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1.1 The dynamic nature of business

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Items that can be seen and touched are known as...

a)

Goods

b)

Services

2.

People who are part owners of a company are known as...

a)

Stakeholders

b)

Shareholders

c)

Customers

d)

People

3.

Someone who starts, operates and assumes the risk of a business is known as an...

a)

Investor

b)

Interest person

c)

Entrepreneur

d)

Business inventor

4.

A business with less than 20 employees can be classified as a...

a)

Small business

b)

Medium business

c)

Large business

d)

extra small business

5.

A business that is owned and operated by a single person is known as a...

a)

Partnership

b)

Sole trader

c)

Private company

d)

Public company

6.

What is e-commerce?

a)

Conducting business transactions using a mobile device

b)

Any business transaction that takes place using the internet

c)

A business transaction that takes place in shop premises

7.

Which best describes the adaption of a product

a)

Making a product obsolete

b)

Changing an existing product to appeal to new customers

c)

The invention of a brand new product

8.

Which of the following statements best describes a dynamic market?

a)

A rapidly changing business environment

b)

Buyers and sellers meeting to exchange goods and services

c)

A shop opening

9.

Which best defines an obsolete product?

a)

An invention that is still being developed for the target market

b)

A product that is out of date, and is near or at the end of its life

c)

Popular products that are widely available

10.

What is a target market?

a)

A group of people or area of a market that a business aims to sell its products to

b)

A group of people that would not want to buy a certain product

c)

A place where buyers and sellers meet to exchange goods and services

11.

If a sole traders business fails, could he lose his house to pay for his debts?

a)

Yes

b)

No

12.

Profit is what?

a)

The money you are paid by your customers

b)

The money you have left after paying all your bills

c)

The money you are owed by your suppliers

d)

The money you have left in your bank

13.

Are non-financial rewards a reason people may setup a business?

a)

Yes

b)

No

14.

Which of these could be more important to an entrepreneur than money?

a)

Personal Wealth

b)

Recognition

c)

A chance to do something new

d)

Not taking risks

15.

Independence is often seen as bonus to starting your own business, it means?

a)

Being your own boss

b)

Not being the boss

c)

Being able to share the risks

d)

Working for only one other company

16.

What are two of the challenges an entrepreneur can face?

a)

Stress

b)

Having a stable income

c)

Independence

d)

Having no challenges

17.

Sara decided to start-up a business as a personal trainer, due to her passion for fitness.

Which of the following is the main reason behind Sara’s business idea?

a)

Earn more money

b)

Pursue an interest

c)

Be her own boss

d)

Work more flexible hours

18.

Increased concern from consumers over the environment has led to new business start-ups developing products from recycled materials. These business ideas have come about due to:

a)

Services that have become obsolete

b)

Products that have become obsolete

c)

Changes in consumer demand

d)

Changes in the interest rate

19.

Which of the following statements best describes the term, reward?

a)

The probability that something will go wrong

b)

The chance of loss or damage

c)

When a hoped for outcome does not happen

d)

The benefits gained through business activity

20.

Which of the following is a financial reason why an entrepreneur might start-up a new business?

a)

To make a profit

b)

To pursue a skill or interest

c)

To have more freedom in decision-making

d)

To achieve a work-life balance

21.

Which of the following best describes the term, obsolete? When consumers:

a)

Demand more of a particular product or service

b)

Want, and can afford, to buy more products and services

c)

Can no longer afford to buy a particular product or service

d)

No longer want to buy a particular product or service

22.

An entrepreneur has produced a shaving oil for customers with sensitive skin to eliminate any pain when shaving. This is an example of a business idea that:

a)

Was developed and delivered to the market quickly

b)

Solved a customer problem

c)

Offered a cheaper way of doing something

d)

Is aimed at a fast growing market

23.

Lack of overall planning and poor decision-making can lead to business failure. This is known as:

a)

Poor management

b)

Poor quality

c)

Poor understanding of the economy

d)

Poor sales levels

24.

A product or service is obsolete when sales:

a)

Start to rise

b)

Rise rapidly

c)

Growth slows

d)

Fall or come to an end

25.

Which of the following statements is true in relation to goods and services?

a)

Services can be touched and held, whilst goods are usually invisible

b)

Goods can be touched and held, whilst services are intangible

c)

Services are visible, whilst goods are usually invisible

d)

Both goods and services are intangible

26.

Which two of the following are examples of risk that can occur from business activity?

Select two answers:

a)

Profit

b)

Lack of security

c)

Independence

d)

Business success

e)

Financial loss

27.

Which two of the following increases the risk of business failure?

Select two answers:

a)

Draws up a detailed business plan

b)

Produces goods that do not meet customer needs

c)

Makes a product that stands out from its competitors

d)

Fails to carry out comprehensive market research

e)

Offers exceptional customer service