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business essentials unit 1 &2

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An issue in which you must decide whether something is right or wrong.

a)

consequence

b)

ethical situation

c)

intuition

d)

dilemma

2.

Adhering to an established set of personal ethics and sound moral principles; acting with honesty in all situations.

a)

integrity

b)

respect

c)

intuition

d)

trustworthy

3.

Reliable; deserving the confidence of others.

a)

fairness

b)

trustworthy

c)

arrogance

d)

accountability

4.

Standards that govern behavior; not dependent on circumstance.

a)

accountability

b)

transparency

c)

rule of law

d)

ethical principles

5.

The condition of having to answer for or be liable for your actions; accepting responsibility for your decisions.

a)

transparency

b)

viability

c)

accountability

d)

ethical principles

6.

The basic principles that govern your behavior.

a)

fairness

b)

ethics

c)

integrity

d)

viability

7.

The ability to make judgments without favoritism or self-interest; engaging in fair competition and creating equal relationships.

a)

ethical principles

b)

integrity

c)

respect

d)

fairness

8.

Complying with laws and regulations.

a)

viability

b)

rule of law

c)

ethics

d)

dilemma

9.

Regard or esteem; honoring the rights, freedoms, views, and property of others.

a)

intuition

b)

ethical principles

c)

integrity

d)

respect

10.

The long-term value of your choices.

a)

viability

b)

ethics

c)

transparency

d)

rule of law

11.

When Layla is caught stealing from a department store, the court orders her to do community service. Which consequence of unethical behavior is Layla facing?

a)

legal problems

b)

a bad example

c)

a poor reputation

d)

lost trust

12.

An inflated sense of self-importance.

a)

role model

b)

viability

c)

arrogance

d)

integrity

13.

The result of an action.

a)

ethical situation

b)

arrogance

c)

dilemma

d)

consequence

14.

A difficult situation in which you are required to make a decision.

a)

dilemma

b)

ethical dilemma

c)

ethical situation

d)

viability

15.

Instinct; gut feeling.

a)

ethics

b)

intuition

c)

integrity

d)

viability

16.

In a(n) _____________, someone could be harmed.

a)

dilemma

b)

problem

c)

situation

d)

ethical dilemma

17.

When making an ethical decision in everyday life, which of the following provides the most useful guideline?

a)

Do unto others as you'd have them do unto you

b)

Don't cry over spilled milk

c)

Consider your own wants and needs above those of others

d)

As you sow so shall you reap

18.

Piper looks up to her new boss and tries to learn from her behavior as much as possible. However, Piper knows that some of her boss's actions are unethical. Piper isn't sure if she should follow her boss's example or not. Piper is facing an ethical dilemma because of

a)

a lack of consequences

b)

a bad role model

c)

greed

d)

pressure from others

19.

Whitley's ethical beliefs are the same whether she's a work, at school, or hanging out with her friends. Whitley follows

a)

ethical principles

b)

ethical consequences

c)

situational beliefs

d)

popular beliefs

20.

When DeShawn's teacher compliments his work on his group project, he's sure to give credit to the other group members who helped. DeShawn is showing

a)

transparency

b)

viability

c)

rule of law

d)

trust

21.

When employees are working faster or better, they are increasing their

a)

wages.

b)

benefits.

c)

value.

d)

efficiency.

22.

What motivates businesses to produce efficiently and sell effectively?

a)

The desire to spend money

b)

The hope of making a profit

c)

The need for recognition

d)

The chance to start a trend

23.

Seeing a movie at a theater would be considered a(n) __________ want.

a)

economic

b)

unlimited

c)

limited

d)

non-economic

24.

When a business keeps a risk because management is unaware of it, the business is__________ the risk.

a)

avoiding

b)

preventing or controlling

c)

retaining

d)

transferring

25.

What are the three basic economic questions?

a)

When will products be produced, how will products be produced, and how will products be

allocated

b)

When will products be produced, what products will be produced, and how will products be

allocated

c)

What products will be produced, how will products be produced, and how will products be

allocated

d)

Where will products be produced, when will products be produced, and what products will

be produced

26.

In business terms, what is profit?

a)

A good investment

b)

A holiday bonus

c)

A monetary reward

d)

A risky venture

27.

Which one of the following groups of words best describes wants:

a)

Limited, changing, and compensating

b)

Unlimited, changing, and competing

c)

Limited, unchanging, and competing

d)

Unlimited, unchanging, and compensating

28.

A large retailer feels that it has a duty to contribute to the well-being of society, so it donates a portion of its proceeds to a charity that helps the environment. The retailer is demonstrating

a)

social responsibility.

b)

wholesaling.

c)

voluntary chains.

d)

e-tailing.

29.

The general classifications of business risks are

a)

competitive, strategic, financial, and operational.

b)

production, hazard, operational, and strategic.

c)

hazard, operational, strategic, and financial.

d)

strategic, production, competitive, and hazard.

30.

The amount of money paid for raw materials and products sold is called

a)

operating expense.

b)

cost of goods.

c)

net profit.

d)

gross profit.

31.

The basic role of the United States government is to

a)

protect U.S. citizens.

b)

maintain control of prices.

c)

increase production.

d)

limit business startups.

32.

Why are resources considered limited?

a)

Everyone has them, and they change.

b)

There are not enough available for everyone to have as much of them as desired.

c)

There are so many that people must decide which ones to choose at any one time.

d)

Entrepreneurs do not invest enough of them.

33.

The point at which the quantity of a good that buyers want to buy equals the quantity that sellers are willing to sell at a certain price is referred to as

a)

excess supply

b)

equilibrium price

c)

excess demand

34.

The actual price that prevails in a market at any particular moment is the

.

a)

market-clearing price

b)

market price

35.

The economic principle which states that the quantity of a good or service that

consumers will buy varies inversely with the price of the good or service is known as the

a)

Law of Supply and Demand

b)

Law of Demand

c)

Law of Supply

36.

When the demand is so great that customers will buy regardless of high prices, a(n)____________market exists.

a)

Buyer’s

b)

Seller’s

c)

Buying Power

37.

The best time for consumers to purchase products at reduced prices is when a(n)

________________market exists.

a)

Buyer’s

b)

Seller’s

c)

Buying Power

38.

Into what two categories can wants be divided?

a)

unlimited and limited

b)

Unlimited and economics

c)

Economic and non-economic

d)

Unlimited and non-economic

39.

economy where most goods and services are offered by private companies.

a)

Market Command

b)

Free

c)

Market

40.

The actual price that prevails in a market at any particular moment is the

.

a)

market-clearing price

b)

market price