WorksheetsPoB Exam Review
Total questions: 208
Worksheet time: 2hrs 51mins
•An unexpected happening that may result in injury, loss, or damage.
accident
risk
Compliance
injury
•Fulfilling the requirements of the law.
Compliance
Risk
OSHA
Safety
•The possibility of loss (failure) or gain (success).
compliance
risk
safety
freedon
•Required Breaks: Employers should give bathroom breaks for every _____hours worked and meal breaks for every _____ hours worked.
4 and 8
2 and 6
3 and 7
none of these
•OSHA- Occupational Safe and Health Act of 1970 responsibilities are to
•writes and enforces safety and health standards for businesses.
•provide training about health and safety, including information on chemicals that could be harmful to your health.
•make payments for medical care, if you get hurt or sick because of your job. You may also be entitled to lost wages.
•provide protective clothing and equipment.
•Potential events or situations that can cause injury or harm to people, property, or the environment
hazards
risks
injuries
harm
points of operation, flywheels, gears, shafts, pulleys, key ways, belts, couplings, sprockets, chains, frames, controls, lighting for tools and equipment, brakes, exhausting, feeding, oiling, adjusting, maintenance, lockout/tagout, grounding, work space, location, purchasing standards.
mechanical hazards
kitchen hazards
harmful
•Any chemical found in a solid form. Examples: Dry Paint
solid
dust
gases
vapors
•Dusts are tiny particles of solids. You may be exposed to dust from materials that are already in dust form, or from work processes that create dust. Examples: Bags of cement, Glass fibers, Asbestos, or Some herbicides.
dusts
vapors
gases
•Any chemical found in a liquid form at room temperature. Liquid chemicals may cause poisoning by ingestion, inhalation, or absorption. Examples: Fertilizers, Herbicides, Pesticides, Paints, or Cleaners.
liquid
vapors
gases
dusts
solid
•Vapors are tiny drops of liquid that are suspended in the air. Vapors from some chemicals may irritate the eyes and skin. Examples: Cleaners, Paints, or Pesticides.
vapors
gases
solids
liquid
•Some chemicals are in gas form when they are at room temperature. Other solid or liquid chemicals become gases when they are heated. Examples: Aerosols, Carbon monoxide, Vehicle fumes, Grain silo gases, or Hydrogen sulfide.
solids
gases
soolids
vapors
Health and safety regulations in business regarding the Worker Rights is to have
An unsafe working environment
Proper health and safety information, instruction, and training
Not be provided personal protective equipment
When workers stay whole and healthy, the direct cost-savings to businesses include:
lower workers’ compensation insurance costs
increased medical expenditures
more money spent for overtime benefits
Safety and health also make big reductions in indirect costs, due to:
decreased productivity
increased turnover
better use of human resources
Businesses evaluate the quality and source of the information they obtain to make sure the information is:
random
scientific
technical.
useful
Why is it important for businesses to store information for future use?
to make it accessible
to interpret data
to establish quality control
to protect it from overuse
Businesses assess their information needs to determine the type of information that will help them deal with:
ethical issues.
job applicants.
personal relationships.
specific problems.
One way for businesses to obtain needed information efficiently is to:
contact a competitor.
schedule an interview.
read a book.
access a database.
Which is the most efficient tool for gathering the external information that businesses need?
library
Internet
software
textbooks
The reason businesses obtain information usually is to apply it in order to:
determine a need.
develop a database.
accomplish a task.
evaluate a source.
Emma used her textbook to complete a study guide for her midterm exam in Spanish class. What type of source is the textbook?
secondary
historical
primary
secondary
What do most businesses use to store information for future use?
CD-ROMs
computer systems
Which is a true statement about a management information system (MIS)?
It may be one part of a business's overall information management program.
It is the same thing as an information management program.
One of the purposes of information management is to provide businesses with the strategic information they need to:
make long-term decisions.
create sales presentations.
Information management can be a challenge because:
there is often not enough information to manage.
many people do not understand what it is.
When defending ideas objectively, you say an opinion or propose an idea, know that there are some people who will not understand it. You need to:
Be prepared
Thank any critics
Practice
Control your body language
One of the 4 stages in the idea evaluation process is to have a
Developing evaluation
Personal evaluation
Impact evaluation
Outsource evaluation
When communicating with a Controller
Get to the point, state what's in it for them and ask straightforward questions. Communicate confidently with a clear and concise message. Avoid the clutter and fluff.
Show an interest in them, listen patiently and give them a good "feel" about your message or what you're asking them to do.
Avoid small talk, present facts and data, provide details and the process you'll follow to service them.
Show interest in them, be upbeat, tie their personal experiences to your message
While employees at all levels have good ideas for how to drive the business to greater success, management often seems to be hard of hearing. Why? Because most employees don’t know how to:
articulate the problem well enough to identify its cause
get the resources and support the need to resolve it
ask others for ideas
network for information
Individuals who are able to defend their ideas objectively usually are able to provide others with?
Personal opinions
Emotional information
Logical evidence
Unrelated statistics
To be able to explain and defend their ideas objectively to others, individuals usually need to have effective __________ skills.
Computer
Technical
Verbal
Reading
In order to be understood on the telephone, a business's employees should always...
Speak from notes
Use technical terms
Enunciate clearly
Speak rapidly
All calls coming into a business should end as pleasantly as possible in order to
Get them off the phone quicly
Make the best use of your time.
Help you to get a good review.
Leave a good last impression with callers.
Which of the following is NOT a tool that people use when participating in discussions:
Stating your own opinion
Attacking someone else's idea
Suggesting a better way to do something
Sharing a truthful statement
Addressing your target audience based on your research and its needs should allow you to develop a ________ that will help you to better communicate as well.
Research
Specificity
Needs
Strategy
The ___ was created to provide loans for rebuilding after WWII.
World Bank
IMF
WTO
United Nations
A ____ is a payment, usually a percentage of sales, for the right to use a process or company name.
tariff
royalty
quota
embargo
The ___ is the international organization that settles trade disagreements and enforces free trade agreements.
United Nations
IMF
World Bank
WTO
Companies use the _____ strategy when their products and marketing strategy are the same across different countries.
multinational
worldwide
global
international
In a multinational company, its headquarters, or parent company, is located in a ____ country.
home
host
main
foreign
A ____ strategy is used when companies change their products and marketing strategies in order to adapt to the different countries.
global
worldwide
multinational
international
A ____ is an organization that does business in several different countries.
domestic business
free trade zone
foreign business
multinational company
A company that sells the right to use some intangible property, such as its brand name, is using a ____.
joint venture
franchise
licensing agreement
trade agreement
A ____ is an agreement between multiple businesses to share a business project.
trade agreement
licensing agreement
franchise
joint venture
The ___ helps to promote economic cooperation and also maintains an orderly system of world trade and exchange rates.
IMF
WTO
World Bank
United Nations
Countries use a ____ strategy when they don't change their product or marketing strategies across different countries.
worldwide
global
multinational
international
Today, because the IMF maintains an orderly system of exchange rates, nations are less likely to engage in trade wars.
True
False
The main function of the ___ is to provide much needed aid to under-developed countries.
Free-Trade Agreement
World Bank
World Trade Organization (WTO)
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
A clothing company buys the right from Disney to feature Mickey Mouse on its shirts. This is an example of a ___.
Franchise
LIcense
Joint Venture
Partnership
Subway enters into an agreement with a foreign company, which allows that company to use Subway's name and business processes. This is an example of a ___.
Franchise
LIcense
Joint Venture
Partnership
KFC changes the spiciness of their recipes, depending on the taste preferences in each foreign country. This is an example of a ___ strategy.
multinational
international
global
domestic
The different countries in which the MNC conducts business activities are called home countries.
true
false
Ford and Toyota began working together in 2011 to build hybrid trucks. This is an example of a ___.
Franchise
LIcense
Joint Venture
Sole Proprietorship
What is a business's net profit if it has $762,750 in income, $291,400 in operating expenses, and $238,930 in cost of goods?
$368,730
$232,420
$471,350
$523,820
Which is a problem associated with communist command economies?
There is no competition.
There are high taxes.
Supply and demand control what will be produced.
Individuals run the risk of losing their businesses.
Which would customers need to present at the time of purchase to get money taken off the purchase price of the item?
discount coupons
rebate certificates
refund checks
sales receipts
A vendor is extending credit to the Jones Company in return for the Jones Company's agreement to use the vendor as the sole source of its supplies. What federal act is the vendor and the Jones Company violating?
Celler-Kefauver Act
Clayton Act
Sherman Act
Robinson-Patman Act
For a business, income remaining after payment of expenses is:
loss
capital
profit
debt
Countries whose governments provide citizens with free medical care, education, and other benefits often are referred to as which type of state?
military
capitalist
consumer
welfare
In business terms, what is profit?
a risky venture
a good investment
a holiday bonus
a monetary reward
When manufacturers give back part of the purchase price of an item to the customer, the manufacturers are engaged in:
price fixing.
non-price competition.
clearance sales.
offering rebates.
Which is an example of a speculative business risk?
A special promotion fails to increase sales.
A supplier's shipment is lost in transit.
A cashier gives unauthorized discounts to friends.
A customer is injured at a business and sues the company.
Who decides how goods and services will be marketed in a private enterprise economic system?
legislators
business people
competitors
consumers
A business selects goods or services to sell. Which type of risk is this business using?
transferring risk
controlling risk
bypassing risk
avoiding risk
In a private enterprise economic system, the interaction of supply and demand primarily determines:
government regulation.
economic choices.
the extent of pollution.
product prices.
A major characteristic of a market economy is which type of ownership of property?
monopolistic
limited
government
private
The basic role of the United States government is to:
limit business startups.
maintain control of prices.
increase production.
protect U.S. citizens.
Which represents a natural risk for the owner of a delivery service?
snowstorm
accident
rising prices
government intervention
small-business owner whose business is a sole proprietorship is planning to “go global.” What method for going global would be best to recommend to the small-business owner?
Start by hiring an export management company.
Start by building facilities in the countries of interest.
Start by merging with a foreign business that can sell your products.
Start by renting facilities in the countries of interest and hiring foreign employees
Which is a factor that affects the business environment?
industry competition
staff organization
information management
conflict negotiation
The owner of a small company decides to stock a new product. Which business activity should the owner use to inform potential customers about the new product?
finance
marketing
management
production
The two main divisions of the trade industry are:
manufacturers and wholesalers.
wholesalers and retailers.
producers and retailers.
wholesalers and producers.
Three primary factors that affect the organizational structure of a business include interpersonal relationships, tasks, and:
injunction
authority
initiative
attrition
Which factor has aided the most in creating a global business environment?
technology
government
cultural change
exchange rate
A U.S. company would decide to offer its products in other countries as a reason to:
subsidize developing countries.
sell obsolete, outdated products.
expand to new, untapped markets
provide jobs to people in other countries.
A group of individuals wants to open a museum that will display items from early settlers of the area. The group will charge just enough admission to pay the expenses of operating the museum. Will the museum be a business?
No, the museum will not be considered a business.
No, the museum will be a charitable institution.
Yes, the museum will be a not-for-profit business.
Yes, the museum will be a for-profit business.
Kim invests heavily in a marketing campaign to stimulate sales for her company. What type of management process is this an example of?
competitive aggression
innovative management
organizational learning
proactive management
Which situation would most likely indicate the need to adapt to changes in the business environment?
The supply of materials used in manufacturing a product has decreased.
The number of the business's competitors has decreased.
The demand for the product is stable.
The business has experienced little employee turnover during the past year.
Business ethics involve considering issues about what is:
positive and negative.
legal and illegal.
safe and unsafe.
right and wrong.
One reason why many small businesses develop an organizational design that requires a board of directors is because a board usually:
provides experience that increases the business's credibility.
assumes all legal responsibility for the business's actions.
helps with the day-to-day operations of the business.
evaluates the performance of the business's employees.
Which affects the business environment because it provides the most options for consumers?
command economy
international sanctions
monopoly
global competition
Businesses that successfully adapt to current market situations often realize that:
cutting costs is important.
more financing is necessary.
diversification is the key.
change is an opportunity.
Which is an example of an economic factor that affects the business environment?
business cycle
employee morale
management style
long-term goals
Which is an example of ethical business behavior?
testing products to ensure they are safe to use
accepting a bribe from a prominent customer
using advertisements to confuse customers
disclosing partial information about products
If a business is not concerned about social responsibility, it is likely to:
become solvent.
prosper.
grow.
be a failure.
A(n) ___ is a market in which members do away with duties and other trade barriers.
embargo
free trade agreement
quota
common market
The accepted behaviors, customs, and values of a society are known as its ____.
characteristics
imports
quota
culture
Countries with few natural resources must depend on ____.
exports
imports
tariffs
quotas
A(n) ____ is a limit on the quantity of a product that may be imported or exported within a given period.
price
embargo
quota
tariff
____ are restrictions to free trade.
Common markets
Free trade zones
Trade barriers
Free trade agreements
A nation's transportation, communication, and utility systems is known as ____.
markets
infrastructure
embargoes
quotas
Tariffs ___ the price for imported products.
increase
decrease
have no effect on
all of the above
A(n) ____ is a tax that a government places on certain imported products.
tariff
embargo
price
quota
A ___ is a selected area where products can be imported duty-free and then stored, assembled, and/or used in manufacturing.
free trade agreement
free trade zone
foreign market
common market
A country with more developed infrastructure is _____ equipped for international business than a country with less developed infrastructure.
less
better
equally as
none of the above
A country that wishes to expand international trade activities would most likely use _____.
a quota
a tariff
a common market
an embargo
A(n) _____ is an official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country.
tariff
embargo
common market
quota
____ refers to shielding or defending a country's own domestic industries by restricting imported goods from other countries.
Trade balance
Protectionism
Free-trade zone
Free-trade market
The key factors that affect a country's level of economic development are: (select 3)
culture
technology
agricultural dependency
embargo
literacy level
The most common political and legal factors that affect international business activities include: (select 3)
the stability of the government
income tax issues
government policies toward business
cultural influences
the type of government
In a(n) ____, member countries form a pact in which they agree to remove duties, also called import taxes, and trade barriers on products traded among them.
foreign market
embargo
quota
free trade agreement
A country that has a good education system is usually able to provide higher quality goods and services to its citizens.
true
false
Trying to best plan how limited economic resources will satisfy unlimited wants and needs is known as _____.
Balance of Trade
Balance of Payments
Economic Factors
The Basic Economic Problem
Tariffs tend to ____ imported products.
increase the number of
decrease the number of
have little impact on the number of
Countries often use formal trade barriers as a means of expressing displeasure with a foreign country's policies or actions.
true
false
A farmer has 1,000 acres. He decides to plant apple trees on 800 acres and raise cows on the remaining 200 acres. If he wanted to raise more cows, he would have to reduce the amount of land allotted to growing apples. This is an example of:
utility
opportunity cost
Which occurs when the supply of individuals who are able and willing to work diminishes?
Human resources become limited.
Capital goods become unlimited.
Which group of words best describes wants?
limited, changing, and compensating
unlimited, changing, and competing
A local dry cleaner that also launders and presses shirts is selling:
specialty goods
consumer services
The desire for which item(s) would be considered a noneconomic want?
a walk
nutritious food
Adrian and Bailey own a salon. Adrian is a nail technician and Bailey is a cosmetologist. Adrian gives Bailey a pedicure. Bailey gives Adrian a haircut. They do not pay money for the services provided. What does this demonstrate?
exchange
scarcity
Which is a natural resource that can be renewed through people's efforts?
Trees
Water
The process of deciding which goods and services will be purchased or provided so that the most satisfaction can be obtained is called economizing.
True
False
Scarcity is
Unlimited wants with limited resources
Limited wants with unlimited resources
Which is an example of an economic service?
car stereo
concert ticket
On an Income State if the Total Expenses were greater than the Cost of the Goods Sold the outcome would be a
Net Income
Revenue
Net Loss
Net Profit
The role of finance in business often involves
monitoring expenses.
paying employees.
buying supplies.
obtaining funds.
What is one of the main reasons why businesses need to keep accurate accounting records?
to follow procedures
to control expenses
to eliminate risks
to regulate taxes
When businesses invest funds to expand, they are involved in the process of:
selling.
depreciation.
finance.
captialism.
Which of the following is a requirement for a good accounting system:
It should be updated annually.
It should provides needed information quickly.
It should eliminate the need for an accountant.
It should be replaced every two or three years.
Which of the following groups makes regular use of a business's managerial accounting information:
Managers
Creditors
Customers
Investors
The overall purpose of accounting is to
maintain accurate reports
keep track of sales
compile the business's expenses
control the finances of the business.
A bank denies a business owner's application for credit saying, "We feel that you would be un-able to make the monthly payments because of your other debts." What financial report did the bank review?
Budget
Balance sheet
Income statement
Operating budget
What accounting record would summarize a business's profit or loss for a previous year?
Bank statement
Inventory record
Income statement
Balance sheet
Which of the following presents the first three steps in the accounting cycle in the correct order:
Post, analyze, and journalize
Analyze, post, and journalize
Analyze, journalize, and post
Post, journalize, and analyze
Checks, receipts, invoices, and purchase orders are examples of
financial statements.
department ledgers.
source documents.
accounting standards.
For an accounting system to be useful to the business, the accounting information it contains must be
accurate and up to date.
approved b the chief executive officer.
posted by an accountant.
recorded using the accrual method.
Which of the following is an Asset?
Rent Payable
Cash
Capital
Bank Loan
A business has $57,500 in Liabilities and $20,000 in Owner's Equity, how much are there in Assets?
$35,500
$77,500
$7,500
$82, 500
All monies owed to a firm by its customers are
Income
Net Worth
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Payable
A series of sequential steps taken by purchasing specialists to buy goods and services for a business.
Purchasing
Purchase Order
Purchasing Process
The nature and scope of purchasing
During the Purchasing Cycle you should Telephone minimum of______ suppliers to obtain prices to supply goods and/or services using an identical specification, terms, and conditions.
1
2
3
5
The first step in maintaining an inventory of supplies for the business is to:
conduct research to find vendors that sell the supplies.
develop a list of supplies that the business needs.
compare prices among vendors.
organize a space to store the supplies.
Mark, who owns a small home-appliance store, is in the process of placing an order for 12 refrigerators, 8 stoves, and 4 portable dishwashers. Mark is purchasing the refrigerators for $674.98 each, the stoves for $493.22 each, and the portable dishwashers for $284.83 each. What is the TOTAL cost of the stoves that Mark is purchasing?
$493.22
$3945.76
$2278.64
$5399.84
Maintaining an inventory of supplies helps a business to:
establish sales goals
operate efficiently
locate vendors
evaluate processes
Which question should be answered by the purchasing function?
How can we inform customers of available merchandise?
How much merchandise should we buy?
How will merchandise be shipped to us?
How can we protect merchandise from pilferage?
By purchasing just the quantity of supplies that is needed, purchasing can:
plan the company's cash flow.
provide an uninterrupted flow of supplies
buy supplies at the lowest possible price.
minimize inventory investment.
Trey compares the prices offered by different vendors for the same goods and services. Which part of the purchasing process is Trey involved in?
price fixing
bid analysis
invoice payment
receipt of goods
Some businesses use an automatic reorder system to maintain an adequate:
budget for expenses
work environment
inventory of supplies
maintenance system
The buying of goods and services for a business.
Purchasing
Bid Analysis
13. A business that writes letters to customers to confirm their orders or requests should make sure that the letters contain
A. product ratings and grades.
B. all the necessary information.
C. exchange rates.
D. a map of all business locations.
It is easier for employees to develop positive customer/client relations if employees understand that each customer is:
A. a possible problem.
B. a unique individual.
C. in a hurry.
D. like most others.
Google has a relaxed atmosphere and believes that creativity comes from a stress-free workplace. What type of person is that company looking to hire?
Analyzer
Collaborator
Controller
Strategic
When Dawn answered the front desk telephone at her property, a female caller who sounded very upset said, "My daughter, Susan Smith, is staying at your hotel, and I need to reach her immediately because of a family emergency. Would you please give me her room number?" Dawn quickly answered, "Ms. Smith is in room 224. I will connect you." What did Dawn do wrong?
A. She forgot to listen attentively to the caller.
B. She did not take written notes about the call.
C. She gave out a guest's room number.
D. She did not answer the caller with enough courtesy.
When Steven asks questions in an open-minded way, he avoids:
A. stating his own opinion.
B. attacking someone else's idea.
C. suggesting a better way to do something.
D. mentioning the truth.
All calls coming into a business should end as pleasantly as possible in order to:
A. provide callers with accurate information.
B. make the best use of an employee's time.
C. help an employee get a good review.
D. leave a good lasting impression with callers.
Which is not a tool that people use when participating in discussions?
A. Pointing out missing information
B. Sharing a personal experience
C. Building on someone else's comment
D. Helping the group summarize what has been said
To be able to explain and defend their ideas objectively to others, individuals usually need to have which type of effective skills?
A. computer
B. technical
C. verbal
D. reading
In order to be understood on the telephone, a business's employees should always:
A. speak from notes.
B. use technical terminology.
C. enunciate clearly.
D. speak rapidly.
What type of communication style is usually appropriate for evaluation or counseling interviews with employees?
A. Casual
B. Formal
C. Routine
D. Technical
Which is an example of a textual graphic that is used in a business report?
A. Pie chart
B. Pictograph
C. Map
D. Flowchart
In history class, Dr. Smith is going over a timeline of the events that led up to World War II. Which note-taking strategy would work best?
A. Charting
B. Cornell Notes
C. Mapping
D. Outlining
Jane had to write a letter of termination for one of her employees. Which aspect of business written communication is she using?
A. Indirect
B. Information
C. Negative
D. Persuasive
Terry is sending a letter to one of his most important clients about upcoming investment opportunities. He wants to make sure that he has included all of the important information that his client will need to make an investment decision. What professional characteristic is Terry concerned with?
A. Clear
B. Concise
C. Complete
D. Correct
The project manager sent a memo to her/his team outlining the project goals and task items to achieve the goals. Which aspect of business written communication is being used?
A. Indirect
B. Information
C. Persuasive
D. Results oriented
The accounting department at the shoe store has not received payment from a customer. Which would be the best form of business communication to use in this situation?
A. Conversation in person
B. Letter
C. Memo
D. Phone
Which is a characteristic of good customer service?
A. Asking many questions
B. Offending people
C. Offering quality service
D. Taking a long time to reply
Which of the following is a reason why it is important to organize information before preparing a business report:
A. To investigate the cause of the problem
B. To understand the purpose of the report
C. To identify the target audience
D. To arrange findings in a logical manner
When organizing information to present in a business report, it is effective to
A. remain objective.
B. interpret the data.
C. develop an outline.
D. determine the purpose.
Why is it often important to take notes during meetings or presentations?
A. Audience needs something to do.
B. Speaker is difficult to understand.
C. Information will be needed later.
D. Writing keeps the mind focused.
As Kevin edits a professional report, he is not sure whether to italicize or underscore a book title. To obtain the correct information, Kevin should
A. refer to the appropriate publisher's style manual.
B. ask his coworker for advice.
C. look up the information in a current dictionary.
D. identify the readers' preferences.
Which of the following is a formatting characteristic of a full-block business letter:
A. Double-spacing within the paragraph
B. No paragraph indents
C. Indented first paragraph
D. All paragraphs use right justification.
The following information appears at the end of all of Molly's outgoing e-mails:
Molly S. Glenn; Assistant Manager; The Creekside Café; 4422 Clear Creek Road, Danville, TN 44882; (774) 555-2047; msglenn@creeksidecafe.com.
This information is Molly's e-mail:
A. carbon copy.
B. attachment.
C. signature.
D. etiquette.
When businesses need to formalize the information provided to employees, customers, or other businesses, they often use __________ communication.
A. upward
B. lateral
C. written
D. Verbal
It is easier for employees to develop positive customer/client relations if employees understand that each customer is
A. a possible problem.
B. a unique individual.
C. in a hurry.
D. like most others.
The primary reason the business benefits when salespersons practice good customer relations is that it
A. develops repeat customers.
B. prevents customer objections
C. promotes quality service.
D. segments the business's market.
The primary reason customers give for not returning to a business is a lack of
A. courtesy from salespeople.
B. available parking.
C. advertised merchandise.
D. customer-service personnel.
What marketing activity is taking place when a car dealership promotes their newest vehicle on the radio?
communicating with customers
finding out about customers
offering the products customers want
researching a firm's competitors
According to the marketing concept, which option demonstrates customer orientation?
researching a firm's competitors
convincing a buyer to buy
advertising the features of a product
finding out what a buyer wants
Which would probably result if a business reduced its marketing costs?
increased costs of production
decreased variety of consumer goods
increased consumer awareness of goods and services
decreased need for customer contact with businesses
Each year, more than 500,000 people watch the Soccer World Cup sponsored by Adidas. What is being marketed by Adidas?
ideas
places
goods
services
Marketing links producers to
customers.
marketers.
retailers.
distributors.
Marketing is described as creating
exchanges.
needs.
advertisements.
gaps.
Which of the following is a marketing activity:
Communicating with customers
Leading a project team
Balancing customer needs with wants
Lowering operational expenses
In an overall sense, where does marketing occur?
Wherever customers are
Wherever businesses are
Wherever stores are
Wherever advertisements are
In the marketing concept, whose point of view matters most?
Buyer’s
Seller’s
Marketer’s
Planner’s
The Scott Company decided to sell stock to raise capital. Under what form of business organization does the company operate?
corporation
cooperative
partnership
proprietorship
A type of business ownership in which one or more of the owners does not have full liability is called a:
general partnership.
limited partnership.
sole proprietorship
service organization.
A characteristic of a sole proprietorship is that the owner:
receives all the profit.
transfers all the risk.
has access to unlimited funds.
delegates all functions.
Which type of ownership gives a business an exclusive territory, training and support during start up, and a competitive edge in the market? (Ex: Chick-Fil-A)
franchise
corporation
partnership
sole proprietorship
José is opening a fish tank cleaning service. He has potential investors, but decides he would prefer to structure the business ownership so that he is ultimately responsible for the success or failure of the business. Which type of business ownership should José select?
sole proprietorship
cooperative
corporation
partnership
“To form my business, I used all of my savings and borrowed from the bank, and I’m personally liable for all of the debts.” This is an example of which of the following forms of business ownership:
Sole proprietorship
Corporation
Partnership
Cooperative
The American Red Cross is an example of a(n) ___________ corporation.
nonprofit
hybrid
“S”
“C”
The Scott Company decided to sell stock to raise capital. Under what form of business organization does the company operate?
corporation
partnership
cooperative
proprietorship
John says that his job duties include planning what will be done, organizing and directing workers, and solving problems related to worker productivity. His job can best be described as a:
manager.
bookkeeper.
broker.
cashier.
A manager who helps an employee count the money in a cash drawer and prepare a bank deposit is demonstrating:
technical skills.
creativity.
aggressive behavior.
natural talent.
Which do managers often set in order to control the work effort?
job standards
hiring objectives
expense budgets
diversity quotas
A foreman spends time connecting with his workers on an interpersonal level. This involves communicating in ways that motivate and inspire employees toward a higher level of productivity. This task would fall under which function of management?
directing
controlling
organizing
planning
Melissa, a marketing manager for an amusement park, has a goal of increasing sales for the month of October. Melissa needs to first spend time mapping out the necessary steps she and her team of sales representatives must take so that they can increase their sales numbers. Which managerial function is she performing?
planning
controlling
organizing
staffing
Which of the following is the main purpose of management:
To obtain the needed resources
To reach a specific level of productivity
To accomplish the business’s goals
To create a pleasant working atmosphere
Which of the following is an important function of mid-level management:
To serve as a link between top-level and first-line management
To prepare workers’ daily schedules
To make sure projects meet deadlines
To establish long-term objectives for the company
Which of the following are examples of top-level management job titles:
President, senior vice president, and chief executive officer
Floor supervisor, area supervisor, and section manager
Collections supervisor, crew chief, and production supervisor
District manager, department head, and regional sales manager
What must managers be able to do if they want employees to understand the business’s goals and be productive?
Communicate clearly.
Listen carefully.
Ask questions.
Obtain feedback.
