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WorksheetsUnit 2 - Review - Business Organization and Management
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
What is the most important role of businesses in the U.S. economy according to the study guide?
To provide employment to the community
To make and distribute products and services
To generate ideas for new products or services
To raise capital for financial resources
What must a business do to remain successful, according to the study guide?
Pay higher wages than other businesses
Have the largest buildings and equipment
Improve and develop new ideas to stay competitive
Offer the most benefits to employees
Where does most of the capital needed to start most businesses come from?
Government grants
Owners' personal savings
Loans from financial institutions or investors
Revenue from sales
When is there little need for an organizational structure in a business?
When the business is involved in marketing activities
When the business is buying goods and services
When only one person works in the business
When the business has multiple employees
At what age do many entrepreneurs own their first business?
In their twenties
In their thirties
In their teens
After retirement
What is a common reason for the closure of businesses started by entrepreneurs?
High marketing costs
Lack of adequate capital
Overproduction of goods
Low employee turnover
How much initial capital do owners report they needed on average to start home-based businesses?
$5,000 or less
$10,000 or less
$50,000 or less
$100,000 or less
What educational level have almost all people starting small businesses achieved at least?
A high school diploma
An associate degree
A bachelor's degree
A master's degree
Which of the following is NOT one of the five functions of managers' work as mentioned in the text?
Planning
Staffing
Budgeting
Implementing
Which of the following is NOT listed as an important human relations skill needed by leaders and managers?
Self-understanding
Communication
Financial expertise
Team building
What type of communication is described as moving up or down in an organization between management and employees?
External communication
Horizontal communication
Vertical communication
Informal communication
Which type of influence is based on the personal trust and respect members have for the leader?
Reward influence
Position influence
Expert influence
Identity influence
What is the purpose of the Evaluation Conference in Performance Management?
To complete the evaluation form
To review and discuss the results of the evaluation and plan for performance improvement
To identify the personnel needs of the company
To match abilities and interests with specific jobs
According to the text, what contributes to a growing economy?
The use of automated machinery and electronic equipment
Businesses expanding and consumers buying more goods and services
Technology improving efficiency in the workplace
Maintaining a productive and satisfying work environment
What are the major human resources goals mentioned in the Human Resources Overview?
To identify the personnel needs of the company and maintain an adequate supply of people
To increase the efficiency of producing goods and services
To reduce the need for production workers in manufacturing industries
To focus on the specific job duties of each employee
What is the role of white-collar, blue-collar, and service workers in the workforce?
They are all necessary in the workforce
Only white-collar workers are necessary
Only blue-collar workers are necessary
Only service workers are necessary
Which federal law disallows pay discrimination based on gender?
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
The Equal Pay Act of 1963
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
What does the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibit in terms of job discrimination?
Discrimination based on age
Discrimination based on disability
Discrimination based on gender and national origin
Pay discrimination based on gender
Which act protects individuals who are 40 years of age or older from discrimination?
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
The Equal Pay Act of 1963
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
What type of institutions specialize in training students for specific occupations such as court reporter, computer technician, barber, or medical assistant?
Four-year colleges and universities
Private business schools and other institutions
Two-year schools, often called community colleges or junior colleges
Work-Study Programs
What type of work can provide valuable experience and allow you to see if you enjoy a particular career field?
Full-time employment
Internships
Part-time employment
Retirement
What is one benefit of volunteering in community service according to the text?
It guarantees a job offer
It helps in gaining career experiences and improving work habits
It provides a high salary
It requires less time than other activities
Which of the following should be avoided when sending a résumé by e-mail?
A simple format
Bold, underline, italics, and tabs
Accurate personal information
Clear employment goals
What is a proprietorship?
A business owned and run by just one person.
A business owned and controlled by two or more people who have entered into a written agreement.
A separate legal entity formed by documents filed with a state.
Businesses involved in selling the goods and services of producers to consumers and other businesses.
What is a partnership agreement?
A written legal document that defines ownership and operating procedures and conditions for the business.
A precise statement of results the business expects to achieve.
A written agreement among all owners detailing the rules and procedures that guide ownership and operations.
Guidelines used in making consistent decisions.
What defines a corporation?
A business owned and run by just one person.
A business that carries out activities that are consumed by its customers.
A separate legal entity formed by documents filed with a state.
A written agreement among all owners detailing the rules and procedures that guide ownership and operations.
What is the purpose of articles of incorporation?
They are guidelines used in making consistent decisions.
They are a written contract granting permission to operate a business in a set way.
They are a written legal document that defines ownership and operating procedures and conditions for the business.
They are a written statement of the reason a business exists and what it wants to achieve.
What is a mission statement?
A written legal document that defines ownership and operating procedures and conditions for the business.
A precise statement of results the business expects to achieve.
Short, specific written statement of the reason a business exists and what it wants to achieve.
Guidelines used in making consistent decisions.
What is a franchise?
A business owned and run by just one person.
A business that carries out activities that are consumed by its customers.
A written contract granting permission to operate a business to sell products and services in a set way.
A separate legal entity formed by documents filed with a state.
What does an organization chart represent?
A written legal document that defines ownership and operating procedures and conditions for the business.
A precise statement of results the business expects to achieve.
Guidelines used in making consistent decisions.
A diagram that shows the structure of an organization and the relationships and relative ranks of its parts and positions/jobs.
What is the definition of an entrepreneur?
A government agency that helps small business owners.
Someone who takes a risk in starting a business to earn a profit.
An independent business with fewer than 500 employees.
The amount of money needed to open the business.
What does the term 'venture capital' refer to?
A list of steps to be followed for performing a particular work activity.
An invention or creation that is brand new.
Money provided by large investors to finance new products and new businesses that have a good chance to be very profitable.
A diagram that shows the structure of an organization.
What is the Small Business Administration (SBA)?
The process of starting, organizing, managing, and assuming the responsibility for a business.
An independent business with fewer than 500 employees.
A government agency that helps small business owners develop business plans and obtain financing and other support for their companies.
Money needed for the main resources of a business that will last for many years.
Which term describes an independent business with fewer than 500 employees?
Entrepreneurship
Start-up financing
Small business
Long-term financing
What is 'start-up financing'?
The process of starting, organizing, managing, and assuming the responsibility for a business.
An invention or creation that is brand new.
The amount of money needed to open the business.
A designed change that increases the usefulness of a product, service, or process.
What does 'long-term financing' refer to?
Money needed for the main resources of a business that will last for many years.
A list of steps to be followed for performing a particular work activity.
Someone who takes a risk in starting a business to earn a profit.
A government agency that helps small business owners.
What is the purpose of short-term financing in a business?
To cover long-term investments
To pay for the current operating activities of a business
To fund the purchase of fixed assets
To increase the company's stock value
What is the goal of management?
To ensure the business has a competitive marketing strategy
To maintain the highest level of inventory
To accomplish the goals of an organization through the effective use of people and other resources
To solely focus on profit maximization
What does management style refer to?
The financial strategies used by a manager
The way a manager treats and involves employees
The method a manager uses to evaluate performance
The type of business model a manager prefers
What is the purpose of controlling in management?
To manage the company's external communications
To determine to what extent the business is accomplishing the goals it set out to reach in the planning stage
To organize team-building activities
To implement new technologies in the workplace
What is the focus of implementing in the context of a manager's responsibilities?
To direct and lead people to accomplish the planned work of the organization
To create a new business plan
To organize the office space and environment
To manage the company's investment portfolio
What does human relations involve?
The financial interactions between companies
The way people get along with each other
The legal contracts between employees and employers
The networking strategies used in business
What is influence in the context of business?
The market share a company holds
The ability to predict economic trends
Power enabling a person to affect the actions of others
The branding and image of a company
What are ethical business practices meant to ensure?
A reduction in the number of employees to make the business more efficient.
The appropriate standards of conduct are observed in a company's relationships.
The amount of money paid to an employee for work performed.
The transfer of work to another company at a lower cost.
What are core values in a company?
The amount of money paid to an employee for work performed.
The transfer of work to another company at a lower cost.
The important principles that guide decisions and actions in the company.
A planned reduction in the number of employees needed in a firm.
Who is included in the workforce as defined in the document?
Only the employees who are currently working.
People 16 years or older who are employed or looking for a job.
Employees who have been with a company for more than 5 years.
Individuals who are part of downsizing efforts.
What is the purpose of downsizing in a firm?
To ensure ethical business practices.
To make the business more efficient by reducing the number of employees.
To increase the number of employees for better productivity.
To transfer work to another company.
What is job analysis?
The process of paying an employee for work performed.
The principles that guide decisions in a company.
A specific study of a job to identify the job duties and skill requirements.
The act of transferring work to another company.
What does compensation refer to in the context of employment?
The principles that guide company decisions.
The transfer of work to another company.
The amount of money paid to an employee for work performed.
A reduction in the number of employees.
What is outsourcing as defined in the document?
The principles that guide decisions in a company.
The amount of money paid to an employee for work performed.
A planned reduction in the number of employees in a firm.
Removing work from one company and sending it to another company that can complete it at a lower cost.
What does the term "benefits" refer to in an employment context?
The termination of an employment relationship
Compensation in forms other than direct payment
The assignment of an employee to another job with similar responsibility
An organized group of employees negotiating with employers
What does "organizational culture" encompass?
The assignment of an employee to another job within the company
The environment in which people work, including atmosphere and behaviors
A discussion with a worker about career preparation and feelings
The inclusion of people with differences in personal characteristics
What is meant by "termination" in an employment context?
The physical conditions of the workplace
The inclusion of diverse personal characteristics in a team
The end of an employment relationship between a company and an employee
A discussion about career opportunities and personal feelings about the job
What is a "transfer" within a company?
The end of an employment relationship
The assignment of an employee to another job with a similar level of responsibility
An organized group of employees negotiating with employers
An artificial limit placed on minority groups for positions of authority
What is the concept of "diversity" in the workplace?
The physical and psychological atmosphere in which employees work
The advancement of an employee to a higher position
The comprehensive inclusion of people with differences in personal characteristics
A planned discussion with a worker about career opportunities
What is a "labor union"?
A group of employees assigned to another job within the company
The environment in which people work, including atmosphere and behaviors
An organized group of employees who negotiate with employers about issues like wages
The comprehensive inclusion of people with differences in personal characteristics
What does the term "glass ceiling" refer to?
The physical conditions and psychological atmosphere of the workplace
The end of an employment relationship between a company and an employee
An artificial limit placed on minority groups moving into positions of authority
A planned discussion with a worker about career opportunities
What is an "informational interview"?
A discussion with a worker to find out about the work they do and their feelings about the career
The assignment of an employee to another job within the company
The environment in which people work, including atmosphere and behaviors
An organized group of employees negotiating with employers about issues like wages
What is a career?
A document used by employers that asks for information related to employment.
A goal for work that is fulfilled through an occupation or series of occupations.
A letter expressing your interest in a specific job.
An interview in which your employer asks questions about your work upon your leaving the company.
What does mobility refer to in a job context?
The quality of being able to perform a mental or physical task.
The willingness and ability of a person to move to where jobs are located.
Things that are important to you.
Tangible evidence of your ability and skills.
