WorksheetsBusiness Essentials Review Part 1
Total questions: 153
Worksheet time: 1hrs 17mins
An issue in which you must decide whether something is right or wrong.
consequence
ethical situation
intuition
dilemma
Adhering to an established set of personal ethics and sound moral principles; acting with honesty in all situations.
integrity
respect
intuition
trustworthy
Reliable; deserving the confidence of others.
fairness
trustworthy
arrogance
accountability
Standards that govern behavior; not dependent on circumstance.
accountability
transparency
rule of law
ethical principles
The condition of having to answer for or be liable for your actions; accepting responsibility for your decisions.
transparency
viability
accountability
ethical principles
The basic principles that govern your behavior.
fairness
ethics
integrity
viability
The quality of being just as one seems; being open and truthful when communicating.
transparency
trustworthy
role model
arrogance
The ability to make judgments without favoritism or self-interest; engaging in fair competition and creating equal relationships.
ethical principles
integrity
respect
fairness
Complying with laws and regulations.
viability
rule of law
ethics
dilemma
Regard or esteem; honoring the rights, freedoms, views, and property of others.
intuition
ethical principles
integrity
respect
The long-term value of your choices.
viability
ethics
transparency
rule of law
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?
legal problems
a bad example
a poor reputation
lost trust
An inflated sense of self-importance.
role model
viability
arrogance
integrity
The result of an action.
ethical situation
arrogance
dilemma
consequence
A difficult situation in which you are required to make a decision.
dilemma
ethical dilemma
ethical situation
viability
Instinct; gut feeling.
ethics
intuition
integrity
viability
DeMarcus behaves ethically at his job even when no coworkers or supervisors are watching.
transparency
viability
integrity
greed
In a(n) _____________, someone could be harmed.
dilemma
problem
situation
ethical dilemma
Which is most likely the best solution to an ethical problem?
the option that benefits you the most
the option that benefits the most people
the option that punishes bad people severely
the option that benefits the people you like the most
When making an ethical decision in everyday life, which of the following provides the most useful guideline?
Do unto others as you'd have them do unto you
Don't cry over spilled milk
Consider your own wants and needs above those of others
As you sow so shall you reap
You have two jobs offers, and you're trying to decide which one to accept. Each job has its advantages and disadvantages. You're facing a(n)
principle
ethical dilemma
dilemma
value conflict
How can you show respect for a person you’re speaking with?
Avoid listening to his/her opinions.
Prepare your response while they are talking
Interrupt when you have a point.
Be polite and maintain eye contact.
Neal has a coworker who doesn't think that bribery is wrong. The coworker is from another culture where bribery is much more accepted, and he tries to convince Neal that it isn't a big deal. Neal is facing an ethical dilemma because of
conflicting values
a lack of consequences
greed
transparency
Thaddeus feels that his job doesn't pay him enough, so he feels like he deserves to take money out of the register every once in a while. Thaddeus is motivated by
conflicting values
the desire to provie himself
bad role models
greed
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 lack of consequences
a bad role model
greed
pressure from others
Nicole considers stealing because she doesn't think anyone will catch her. Nicole is facing an ethical dilemma because of
pressure from others
a bad role model
the desire to prove herself
a lack of consequences
Which of the following questions do ethical people ask when they're concerned with viability:
"Am I accepting responsibility for all of my decisions?"
"Am I following the rules?"
"How can I communicate truthfully?"
"What's the impact of my actions in the long term?"
Whitley's ethical beliefs are the same whether she's a work, at school, or hanging out with her friends. Whitley follows
ethical principles
ethical consequences
situational beliefs
popular beliefs
What is one benefit of following ethical principles?
they are restrictive
they simplify your decision-making process
they eliminate the need for decisions
they change often
Which of the following is an ethical issue:
deciding whether to have french fries or a salad
choosing between buying a new shirt or a new book
deciding whether to lie to a friend or not
choosing which movie to see this weekend
Ethical issues deal with ______ choices.
realistic and unrealistic
beneficial and non-beneficial
enjoyable and unpleasant
right and wrong
Vivian told her parents she was going to the library when she was really going to the movies. Her parents found out, so now they don't believe her when she tells them where she's going. Vivian is facing a(n)
consequence
ethical principle
decision-making process
legal problem
After Paul gets away with cheating on his Spanish homework, his friends start cheating on their homework, too. This is an example of which consequence of unethical behavior?
lost trust
a bad example
legal problems
a poor reputation
Integrity means acting with
humility
a sense of humor
leadership skills
honesty
At work, a customer gives Shannon an extra $10. Instead of pocketing the money, Shannon lets the customer know he overpaid. Shannon is acting with
viability
transparency
integrity
rule of law
Marc keeps his friend's secret instead of sharing it with the rest of his friends. Which ethical principle is Marc illustrating?
transparency
trust
viability
accountability
Responsibility is a key part of which ethical principle?
transparency
accountability
fairness
rule of law
Holden's group gets a low grade on a project because he didn't complete his share of the work. He owns up to his mistake and apologizes. Holden is demonstrating
trust
viability
rule of law
accountability
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
transparency
viability
rule of law
trust
You make sure everyone working on your group project has an equal share of the work because you care about the ethical principle of
rule of law
accountability
fairness
transparency
Following your teacher's guidelines is an example of which ethical principle?
transparency
trust
rule of law
viability
If one of your coworkers is treating another coworker unfairly, what is the ethical thing to do?
speak up
be aggressive
ignore it
look for another job
Ava doesn't agree with her classmate's opinion, but she listens carefully instead of starting an argument or insulting her. Which ethical principle is Ava illustrating?
integrity
respect
transparency
trust
A producer is some one who
sells products
is very creative
make things
employs other
Farms, mines, and lumber companies are examples of
builders
manufacturers
trade industries
raw good producers
A company that transforms cotton into wearable clothing is considered a
raw goods producer
manufacturer
service business
builder
Emilia works for a company that constructs houses and business facilities. Which type of producer does she work for?
A builder
A raw goos producer
A manufacturer
A trade industry
Rembert works for a grocery store that buys food from producers and sells it to customers. The grocery store is considered a
trade industry
service business
raw goods producer
builder
The two main divisions of the trade industry are
producers and retailers
manufacturers and wholesalers
wholesalers and retailers
wholesalers and producers
Determine whether the following statement is true or fales: Trade industries all have the same form of ownership.
True; they all belong to a chain
True, they are all independently owned
fale; they may be corporations or partnershipss
False; they may be independent or belong to a chain
Which of the following describes the services offered by trade industries:
They are always limited
They vary from day to day
They are always full line
They may be limitied or full time
Business in trade industries that offer discount prices usually offer
fulll services
limited services
plush interiors
elaborate fixtures
Retailing takes place whenever goods are
offered for sale
exchanged for other goods
sold to the ultimate consumer
sold in a retail establishment
Which of the following statements about wholesale trade businesses is true:
They operate from a varity of business premises
They operate only from main-order warehouses
They operaet only from distribution centers
They operate in areas convenient to ultimate consumers
What do service businesses sell?
Retail merchandise
Wholesale merchandise
Raw goods
indangible activities
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
social responsibility
wholesaling
voluntary chains
e-tailing
One way in which a business can show its social responsibility is by ____ its profits.
dividing
manimizing
reducing
controlling
Business can show their social responsibility by contributing to
pollution
public interests
private causes
promotion
A socially responsible business will attempt to give customers
lower quality products at reducted prices
high-quality products at high prices
the best products at the best prices
the best products no matter what they cost
Socially responsibility should be part of the objectives of_____businesses.
all
nonprofit
government
specialized
A business that produces a product should be socially responsible to the____of the product.
endorsers
providers
users
producers
The connection between the social responsibility of a business and the community in which the business operates is that the business social responsibility_____the community
depends up
targets only
tragets the area outside
has an effect on
One way in which many businesses demonstrate their social responsiblity toward employees is by providing them with
free meals
a safe, secure working environment
regular entertainment
a stress-free atmosphere
Marcy is ready to buy a new computer, and she has saved up enough money to buy the model she wants. This is an example of
supply
demand
elasticity
market price
The quantity of a good or service that producers are able and willing to offer for sale at a specified price in a given period of time is
demand
elasticity
market price
supply
A team of employees is responsible for researching potential demand for a business’s brand-new product. The factor that is most likely to affect demand for this product is the
product’s utility.
costs of production.
government’s policy.
number of producers.
Which of the following is a factor affecting a product’s utility to the individual customer:
Number of producers
Number of consumers
Price of other goods
Consumer’s age
Which of the following determines whether consumers can purchase goods or services:
Buying power
Labor costs
Competition
Production costs
The price of complementary products has an effect on
elasticity.
supply.
utility.
demand.
For 20 years, Don owned a small grocery store. When several big box stores that sell groceries at discounted prices moved into the area, Don’s sales declined, and he had to close his business. Which of the factors that affect supply affected Don’s business?
Natural disasters
Government regulation
Labor demands
Number of producers
A company that transforms cotton into wearable clothing is considered a
manufacturer.
raw-goods producer.
service business.
builder.
What do service businesses sell?
Retail merchandise
Intangible activities
Raw goods
Wholesale merchandise
A characteristic of human wants is that they are
limited.
unlimited.
unchanging.
consistent.
Which of the following is an example of an economic want:
Clothing
Fresh air
Understanding
Conversation
An example of a noneconomic want would be the desire for
police protection.
a college education.
concert tickets.
a friend.
Which of the following is an industrial good:
Tires for a tow truck
Matt’s cell phone
Holiday flowers
Emily’s home computer
Susan is willing to pay a high price for the brand of china that she wants for her home. This china would be classified as a(n) __________ product.
shopping
Capital
Convenience
Specialty
How would a business’s computers be classified?
As equipment
As parts
As supplies
As an installation
A car manufacturer receives a shipment of bolts that are going to be used in the production of automobiles. What type of industrial product would the bolts be?
Parts
Equipment
Materials
Supplies
Which is the most important resource?
Human Resources
Natural Resources
Capital goods
The benefit that is lost when you decide to use scarce resources for one purpose rather than for another is____________.
Price
opportunity cost
Scarcity
Want
_______________ is the economic principle which states that the supply of a good or service will increase when demand is great and decrease when demand is low.
Law of Supply
Law of Demand
Law of Supply and Demand
______________ is the point at which the quantity supplied equals the quantity demanded.
Elasticity
Equilibrium
Exchange
Economics
An example of an unsought good is_________
milk
a rare sportscar
a wheelchair
a new computer
An economic "vote" is cast each time a person_______
participates in market research
responds to a survey
makes a purchase
visits a business
A student purchased a laptop to use for homework assignments. In economic terms, this computer would be classified as a(n) _______ good.
consumer
industrial
ultimate
capital
Each day, a restaurant sends its used linens to a laundry service to be cleaned and pressed. In economic terms, the laundry service would be classified as a(n) ______ service.
ultimate
consumer
industrial
tangible
Which is a way that Human Resources can become limited?
lack of training or skills
scarcity
supply and demand
the government
What is NOT one of the 3 basic economic questions?
How will the products be produced?
How will the products be allocated?
What will be produced?
How will products become scarce?
A buyer's market is characterized by
large supply, small demand and low prices
high supply, low demand and rising prices
equal supply and demand
a fair market price and consumer buying power
A seller's market is characterized by
equal supply and demand
low demand, high supply and low prices
high demand, low supply and rising prices
fair market price and consumer buying power
The market price is
The actual price you pay
The sale price
A high rising price
The equilibrium price
Which is NOT a factor in determining how much you are willing to pay for a product?
How much buying power
you have
How much satisfaction
you would get from
the product
Where to find the product
The relative price of
the product
Burger King and McDonald’s are examples of
regulated monopolies.
unrelated businesses.
dissimilar firms.
direct competitors.
An electronics store charges less for a new television than other electronics stores. The store is engaging in __________ competition.
price
nonprice
unethical
sales
If a consumer chooses to go to the movies rather than to a pizza parlor, then the movie theater and the pizza parlor are
direct competitors.
indirect competitors.
engaged in prospecting.
engaged in price competition.
What type of market structure is most commonly found in a private enterprise economy?
Perfect competition
Regulated monopoly
Oligopoly
Monopolistic competition
In many places, trash pickup is legally controlled by just one company. This is known as
a regulated monopoly.
price discrimination.
price competition.
nonprice competition.
The automobile industry, the pharmaceutical industry, and the oil industry are all examples of
market structures.
perfect competition.
oligopolies.
monopolistic competition.
How do producers answer the economic question of what to produce in a market economy?
They produce products that are the most profitable.
They produce products that provide the least incentives.
They produce products that cost them the most to produce.
They produce products for which they have the most information.
The general classifications of business risks are
competitive, strategic, financial, and operational.
production, hazard, operational, and strategic.
hazard, operational, strategic, and financial.
strategic, production, competitive, and hazard.
A union strike that stops production at a manufacturing plant is a(n) __________ risk.
financial
operational
strategic
hazard
When a rival’s product on the market reduces sales of your company’s product, your company is experiencing strategic risk caused by
regulatory and political issues.
changing customer needs.
obsolescence.
competition.
Which of the following is a pure business risk:
Robbery
Obsolescence
Competition
Inflation
Carefully selecting goods or services to sell is an example of handling business risks by __________ the risk.
avoiding
transferring
retaining
preventing or controlling
Businesses can protect themselves from the risk associated with lost shipments by
inspecting shipments of goods.
purchasing transportation insurance.
training receiving personnel.
selecting resale items carefully.
Alex owns a guitar, several books, and a telescope. Alex’s possessions are examples of
private property.
economic resources.
capital goods.
equal distribution.
In a private enterprise economic system, consumers can choose from a variety of products as a result of
the collection of taxes.
limited government control.
inflation.
competition.
The economic basis for the private enterprise economic system is
competition.
the profit motive.
the marketplace.
supply and demand.
One of the differences between private enterprise and other types of economic systems is that in other systems, workers
may be prohibited from improving their standard of living.
are able to make a wide variety of economic choices.
are allowed to change jobs whenever they want to do so.
can go to work for themselves if they are dissatisfied.
For which of the following do workers compete in a private enterprise system:
Skills
Benefits
Profits
Jobs
One of the benefits of economic freedom is that it provides individuals with
equality in the workplace.
the opportunity for success.
the right to buy anything.
a good standard of living.
In business terms, what is profit?
A good investment
A holiday bonus
A monetary reward
A risky venture
Which activities are likely to increase a firm’s profit?
Increasing sales and decreasing expenses
Increasing supplies and decreasing production
Decreasing sales and increasing expenses
Decreasing supplies and increasing production
Which of the factors that affect profit are usually able to be controlled?
Income and expenses
Expenses and pricing
Pricing and billing
Expenses and billing
If no profit is generated for an extended period, a business must
lay off employees.
reduce expenses.
invest wisely.
shut down.
Business owners are usually interested in net profit because they want to know what they can
produce.
supply.
keep.
risk.
Which of the following types of economic systems adopts the fewest new ideas or improvements:
Command
Socialist command
Market
Traditional
The most common medium of exchange in modern economic systems is
barter.
capital.
credit.
money.
A major problem for individuals and private businesses in a socialist command economy is
a lack of competition.
taxes.
a shortage of consumer goods.
profit.
Communist command economies are most likely to experience which of the following problems:
Shortage of capital investment
Surplus of consumer goods
Poor quality products
High income taxes
In a communist command economy, who decides how the economic questions will be answered?
Businesses
Individuals
Government
A venture team
What type of economic system is used in the United States?
Market
Socialist command
Traditional
Communist command
A business can be described as a(n)
disorganized method of manufacturing products
organized effort to produce goods and services
reasonable way to make a profit
unreasonable means for increasing revenues
A business that exists to fulfill a specific mission or undertaking is called
a __________ business.
mission central
focused
for-profit
non profit
Every business must accomplish which of the following:
Produce or provide goods/services
Obtain venture capital
Issue corporate bonds
Trade or sell business assets/property
Which of the following represents a primary business activity:
scheduling
designing
marketing
supervising
Financial analysis occurs when a business
communicates with potential customers.
keeps accurate expense records.
plans for long-term success.
effectively retrieves data.
Within a local pizza shop, financial analysis is most likely used to
attract customers
oversees the baking process
obtain funding for the supplies
develop the best recipe
Which of the following activities demonstrates human resources
management:
The business gives its preferred customers a special discount.
The business takes care of the responsibilities associated with having
employees.
The business includes top-level managers in long-term planning.
The business acts on new information about a competitor.
Janelle’s Creative Supplies is opening an additional location on the
other side of town. To successfully operate the new location, Janelle
primarily needs
new carpet and paint
extra free time
more advertising spots
additional employees
Which of the following activities demonstrates information management:
Storing and retrieving information
Researching customers’ needs
Hiring appropriate employees
Conducting employee evaluations
TeJuan’s Fishing Shack demonstrates effective information
management by
accessing a list of fishing equipment appropriate for a particular
customer.
removing wasted materials from the process of providing goods to
customers.
promoting new fishing equipment in a popular trade magazine.
hiring fishing experts to explain how to use the goods offered.
Which of the following activities demonstrates the primary
business activity of marketing:
The business prepares for long-term success by planning and
organizing.
The business meets customers’ needs by offering appropriate products.
The business expects to merge with another business in the industry.
The business hires qualified employees to perform complex job duties.
Which of the following behaviors best describes the primary
business activity of operations:
Keeping accurate financial records
Planning for future success
Producing goods and services
Hiring qualified employees
Making sure that a business has enough of a product in stock
without having too much on hand is the goal of
inventory management.
production
quality control
human resource management
Which of the following behaviors demonstrates the primary
business activity of strategic management:
Recruiting appropriate employees
Obtaining funds for business projects
Planning and organizing for the future
Regularly updating business processes
For the long-term success of the business, Stacey’s Coffee House
has decided to add a self-serve laundromat. Which of the following
behaviors describes the business activity that Stacey’s Coffee House
was likely engaged in before making this decision:
Determining what will put it in reach of its goals
Establishing a system for retrieving information
Promoting its new service to potential customers
Organizing itself for meeting its objectives
Which of the following demonstrates the interrelationship among
primary business activities:
A business changes its goals, so its strategies and tactics change, too.
A new product is introduced, so business advertisements must adjust.
A business manager becomes vice president, so his/her department
must adjust to the change.
One business activity changes, so the others must adjust.
Franco’s Bread Shop is introducing a new type of sandwich bread
to the community this week. Which of the following describes the
business activity that the bread shop will likely partake in before the
release:
Collecting information on last year’s new breads
Creating a system for storing new bread recipes
Planning for the long-term results of introducing new breads
Promoting the new bread through advertising
When the Pretty Pictures framing business underwent internal
restructuring last year, how would its primary business activities have
reacted?
They stayed the same
They changed radically
They adjusted according to the internal changes.
They adjusted according to the external changes.
When Caring Companions and Smiling Pets merged two years
ago, what was the most likely effect on the primary business activities of
both companies?
All of the primary business activities combined into one activity.
Each primary business activity combined with the matching activity of
the other firm.
Each primary business activity became two smaller business activities.
All of the primary business activities combined into two distinct activities.
An example of performing business activities in an “out of the
ordinary” way is when a business
operates as the link between customers and products.
begins long-term planning and organization.
offers a new product in a popular product line.
hires an outside firm to perform its marketing.
Which of the following is an example of an employee-assistance program?
corrective action
compensation
career and education planning
safety training
Which of the following is a reason that the role of HR management is changing?
There is greater diversity in the workforce
Business costs are going down
Employees place a greater emphasis on work over personal lives
The workforce is younger than ever
What should you do if a customer is being difficult or demanding?
Promise to give the customer a significant discount
Ignore him/her, and focus on another customer.
Continue to treat him/her with courtesy and respect.
Tell the customer that his/her attitude is inappropriate.
Which of the following is a true statement regarding positive customer relations?
They require planning and work.
Ignore him/her, and focus on another customer.
Tell the customer that his/her attitude is inappropriate.
Promise to give the customer a significant discount.
Which of the following WOULD NOT help salespeople create positive customer/client relations?
providing information
showing enthusiasm
ignoring objections
offering services
What is a factor that affects a business's relation with its customers?
location of suppliers
attitude of employees
behavior of competitors
condition of associates
Why should managers know how to do the work of the workers they supervise?
to coordinate employees' efforts
to establish a chain of command
to create a team spirit among employees
to have realistic expectations for workers
What is the number one rule of customer relations?
your way is the right way
you should never confront difficult customers
the customer is always right
your manager knows everything
____________ are advantages or payments employees receive in addition to their wages (e.g., sick time, holiday pay, health insurance).
skills training
compensation
benefits
compliance
If you have the ability to see the “big picture” and think about how things will work together you have ____________.
compliance
benefits
conceptual skills
interpersonal skills
