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Week 5 BM Business Objectives

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An organization can change its business objectives over time due to changes in both the internal and external environments.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

A vision statement tends to be narrow and specific.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

The statement which sets out an organization’s purpose and its corporate values is known as the vision statement.

a)

True

b)

False

4.


An organization’s moral duties to its internal and external stakeholders in acting as a good corporate entity is known as corporate social responsibility (CSR).

a)

True

b)

False

5.



The statement which sets out an organization’s long-term aspirations is known as the vision statement.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

What are common critiques about vision and mission statements (3)?

a)

Being too vague

b)

They are created by CEOS

c)

Virtually impossible to really analyse or disagree with

d)

They don't tie to Corporate Social Responsibility

e)

Too long-term

7.

Reducing pollution and environmental damage by using non-fossil fuels is an example of an ethical objective set by a business.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Fairer trade with low-income countries is an example of an ethical objective set by a business.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

A vision statement gives a clear time frame for when future goals will be achieved.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

An organization’s mission and vision statements serve to guide the its strategic goals and corporate strategies.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Avoiding the risk of legal compensation is a valid reason for a business to set ethical objectives.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Business objectives are the clearly defined and measurable targets or goals of an organization.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

What does the acronym of SMART stand for in the SMART Objectives Model?

a)
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-sensitive
b)
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-limited
c)
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
d)
Simple, Manageable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely
14.

What does the acronym of SMART stand for in the SMART Objectives Model?

a)
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-sensitive
b)
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-limited
c)

Specific, Measurable, Agreed, Relevant, Time-bound

d)
Simple, Manageable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely
15.

What are the four common business objectives?

a)
  1. Growth

b)
  1. Profit

c)
  1. Protecting Shareholder Value

d)
  1. Ethical Objectives

e)

Research and Development

16.

Growth, as a business objective, refers to an increase in the size of an organization and its operations.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Organic growth refers to the expansion and evolution of a business by using third party resources and organizations rather than relying on internal resources.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

What is NOT a way of measuring growth?

a)

Number of Employees

b)

Customers

c)

Market Share

d)

Number of Products

19.

The long-term approach that indicates how a business will achieve its goals are known as tactics.

a)

true

b)

false

20.

Protecting shareholder value, as a business objective, is about safeguarding the interests of the owners of a limited liability company.

a)

true

b)

false

21.

Actively pursuing ethical business objectives can be beneficial for the organization's triple bottom line (people, planet, and profits).

a)

true

b)

false

22.

What is an ethical code of practice?

a)

A formal documented policy setting out the way the business believes it should behave.

b)
A marketing strategy for promoting services.
c)
A personal opinion on ethical behavior.
d)
A legal document that mandates compliance with laws.
23.

The short to medium-term objectives set by middle managers to achieve a specific part of the overall strategy are called tactical objectives.

a)

true

b)

false

24.

There are compliance costs associated with implementing ethical business behaviours and corporate social responsibility.

a)

true

b)

false

25.

Which ones are ethical objectives?

a)

improving the overall wellbeing of workers

b)

misleading marketing gimmicks, including direct advertising aimed at young children

c)

adopting green (clean / renewable) technologies

d)

fraudulent business activities

e)

honesty and fair treatment with regards to dealings with customers and suppliers

26.

Strategic objectives refer to the long-term goals that the whole organization continually strives to achieve.

a)

true

b)

false

27.

Creating a positive corporate image is a valid reason for a business to pursue ethical objectives.

a)

true

b)

false

28.

What is the key difference between a vision and a mission statement?

a)
A vision statement outlines the company's goals, while a mission statement describes its values.
b)
A vision statement is a detailed plan, while a mission statement is a brief overview.
c)
A vision statement is future-oriented, while a mission statement is present-focused.
d)
A vision statement is focused on the past, while a mission statement is focused on the future.