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WorksheetsBusiness Essential Unit 1 & 2 Benchmark
Total questions: 83
Worksheet time: 42mins
When employees are working faster or better, they are increasing their
wages.
benefits.
value.
efficiency.
A hurricane that destroys a business is an example of a(n) _______ risk.
operational
financial
strategic
hazard
The automobile industry, the pharmaceutical industry, and the oil industry are all examples of
market structures.
perfect competition.
oligopolies.
monopolistic competition.
What motivates businesses to produce efficiently and sell effectively?
The desire to spend money
The hope of making a profit
The need for recognition
The chance to start a trend
A gap between unlimited wants and limited resources creates
economics.
resources.
wants.
scarcity.
Seeing a movie at a theater would be considered a(n) __________ want.
economic
unlimited
limited
non-economic
Which of the following statements about perfect competition is correct:
There is a limited supply of goods and services.
Businesses have a good deal of control over the market.
Products vary from seller to seller.
It is used as a benchmark to compare real market structures against.
Which of the following represents a primary business activity?
Scheduling
Designing
Marketing
Supervising
Offering high quality, large assortments, and free shipping are examples of
rebates.
nonprice competition.
price fixing.
price competition.
When a business keeps a risk because management is unaware of it, the business is__________ the risk.
avoiding
preventing or controlling
retaining
transferring
Having well-planned buildings and providing effective employee training are ways that a business can __________ business risks.
transfer
insure against
retain
prevent or control
The heart of economics is
trade-offs.
wants.
resources.
decision making.
What are the three basic economic questions?
When will products be produced, how will products be produced, and how will products be
allocated
When will products be produced, what products will be produced, and how will products be
allocated
What products will be produced, how will products be produced, and how will products be
allocated
Where will products be produced, when will products be produced, and what products will
be produced
To use resources wisely, business owners must reduce
risk
reward.
waste.
wages.
In business terms, what is profit?
A good investment
A holiday bonus
A monetary reward
A risky venture
Who answers the basic economic questions in a private enterprise economic system?
Government agencies
Influential citizens
Businesses and individuals
Entrepreneurs and producers
Which one of the following groups of words best describes wants:
Limited, changing, and compensating
Unlimited, changing, and competing
Limited, unchanging, and competing
Unlimited, unchanging, and compensating
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
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.
What type of market structure is most commonly found in a private enterprise economy?
Perfect competition
Regulated monopoly
Oligopoly
Monopolistic competition
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.
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
The amount of money paid for raw materials and products sold is called
operating expense.
cost of goods.
net profit.
gross profit.
Malinda owns a home, and instead of living in it, she decides to rent it out to make more money. Which economic freedom does this illustrate?
Freedom to own, use, buy, and sell private property
Freedom to compete for jobs
Freedom to choose which laws to obey
Freedom to control all the money you earn
The basic role of the United States government is to
protect U.S. citizens.
maintain control of prices.
increase production.
limit business startups.
Every society must develop a system for deciding how it will use its resources so that it can
minimize risk.
meet people’s needs.
prevent problems.
control production.
Why are resources considered limited?
Everyone has them, and they change.
There are not enough available for everyone to have as much of them as desired.
There are so many that people must decide which ones to choose at any one time.
Entrepreneurs do not invest enough of them.
In economics, capital goods include
labor and management.
mental and physical work.
buildings and equipment.
trees and water.
What reflects the quantities that consumers are willing and able to buy at various prices during the same time period?
Supply
Demand
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
excess supply
equilibrium price
excess demand
The actual price that prevails in a market at any particular moment is the
.
market-clearing price
market price
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
Law of Supply and Demand
Law of Demand
Law of Supply
The concept that the supply of a good or service will increase when the demand is great and decrease when demand is low is known as the
Law of Supply and Dema
Law of Demand
lLaw of Supply and Demand
Law of Supply
When the demand is so great that customers will buy regardless of high prices, a(n)____________market exists.
Buyer’s
Seller’s
Buying Power
economy where most goods and services are offered by private companies.
Market Command
Free
Market
The best time for consumers to purchase products at reduced prices is when a(n)
________________market exists.
Buyer’s
Seller’s
Buying Power
where the government owns and offers all the goods and services.
Market Economy
Mixed Economy
Command Economy
Into what two categories can wants be divided?
unlimited and limited
Unlimited and economics
Economic and non-economic
Unlimited and non-economic
Which of the following is the best reason for studying economics:
To find the best use for resources and supplies
To determine which occupations interest you
To learn how to invest money and express social responsibility
To prepare for effective decision making and responsible citizenship
In our economy,___________
gets the goods or services that have been produced.
the government
whoever is willing and able to pay the price
whoever is willing and able
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
