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iPHILBUS - LONG QUIZ (REMOVAL)

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A café owner switches to a fair-trade coffee supplier even though it costs more. Which principle guides this action?

a)

Consequentialism

b)

Deontological ethics

c)

Virtue ethics

d)

Profit maximization

2.

A bakery identifies its “why” — to provide healthy, affordable bread for locals. What component of business nature is this?

a)

Economic contribution

b)

Stakeholder

c)

Purpose

d)

Legal structure

3.

An electronics company deliberately designs gadgets that wear out quickly to push future sales. This strategy is:

a)

Harvest strategy

b)

Concentrated sale

c)

Decline phase

d)

Planned obsolescence

4.

An institution allocates its financial resources toward community programs and educational scholarships rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders. What type of organization is this?

a)

Partnership

b)

Private limited company

c)

Non-profit organization

d)

Sole proprietorship

5.

Employees clearly understand company goals and align their daily tasks with them. This shows:

a)

Goal alignment

b)

Innovation

c)

Policy development

d)

Corporate structure

6.

A company ensures that all its packaging meets national safety and consumer laws. This reflects:

a)

Producer commitment

b)

State’s prescription of quality

c)

User criteria

d)

Industrial standard

7.

A manager trusts their team to choose work schedules and finish projects independently. What leadership style is shown?

a)

Democratic

b)

Authoritarian

c)

Bureaucratic

d)

Laissez-faire

8.

A transport company offers affordable rides in rural areas to help locals travel. This represents business as a:

a)

Corporate activity

b)

Profit orientation

c)

Fundamental social process

d)

Industry function

9.

A business that uses recyclable packaging despite higher costs demonstrates:

a)

Corporate Social Responsibility

b)

Capitalism

c)

Profit orientation

d)

Stakeholder indifference

10.

When a company bases its moral decisions on potential good outcomes, it follows:

a)

Virtue ethics

b)

Deontological ethics

c)

Consequentialism

d)

Pragmatism

11.

Government raises taxes on imported products. Businesses must adjust prices. Which external factor affects them?

a)

Political environment

b)

Technological environment

c)

Sociocultural environment

d)

Micro environment

12.

A company provides customer satisfaction by meeting safety, functionality, and convenience standards. This follows which perfection level?

a)

Technological

b)

Physical

c)

Utility

d)

Industrial

13.

A start-up relies on social media and digital marketing. Which internal factor has shaped its nature?

a)

Technology used

b)

Vision

c)

Capital resources

d)

Human resources

14.

A local restaurant studies customer complaints and re-trains cooks to improve consistency. What philosophical application is this?

a)

Deontological reasoning

b)

Laissez-faire leadership

c)

Stakeholder indifference

d)

Critical thinking and problem solving

15.

A phone company keeps selling its old model until it naturally phases out. This reflects a:

a)

Harvest strategy

b)

Sunset strategy

c)

Growth phase

d)

Concentrated sale

16.

A business operates efficiently because it has a clear hierarchy and reporting structure. Which internal element ensures this?

a)

Plans and policies

b)

Value system

c)

Marketing resources

d)

Organizational structure

17.

When unemployment rises, demand for luxury items falls. Which environment is most influential here?

a)

Political environment

b)

Technological environment

c)

Economic environment

d)

Sociocultural environment

18.

A mall hosts shops and restaurants, creating a shared commercial space. This describes which business dimension?

a)

Industry function

b)

Fundamental process

c)

Corporate activity

d)

Profit orientation

19.

A company implements long-term environmental and sustainability initiatives. Which guiding philosophy does this reflect?

a)

Stakeholder theory

b)

Consequentialism

c)

Corporate social responsibility

d)

Virtue ethics

20.

By investing in retraining programs after reducing staff through automation, what philosophical principle is the company demonstrating?

a)

Formal cause

b)

Profit as cause

c)

Adaptability to change

d)

Economic restructuring

21.

A technology firm designs products that consistently perform well over time with minimal defects. Which definition of quality does this represent?

a)

Fitness for use

b)

Planned obsolescence

c)

Value for money

d)

Freedom from defects

22.

A small online business begins reaching international customers and adjusts its marketing content to suit different cultures. What factor is driving this change?

a)

Environmental obligation

b)

Technological innovation

c)

Economic landscape

d)

Market globalization

23.

When employees start questioning whether their pay and benefits are fair compared to others, the manager initiates a full review to address the concern. Which philosophical foundation is guiding this managerial decision?

a)

Final cause

b)

Material cause

c)

Efficient cause

d)

Formal cause

24.

A company focuses on creating high-quality products that improve people’s daily living and meet essential needs. Which product objective does this demonstrate?

a)

To maximize profit

b)

To satisfy human needs and improve life

c)

To reduce cost

d)

To increase market share

25.

Milton Friedman argues that business’s most responsible role is:

a)

Supporting employees

b)

Promoting sustainability

c)

Reducing inequality

d)

Maximizing profit

26.

Through its commitment to honesty and fairness in the workplace, a company earns the confidence of the public. Which business philosophy does this practice exemplify?

a)

Value system

b)

Infrastructure

c)

Corporate image

d)

Mission statement

27.

A smartphone brand enhances product features to stay competitive. Which stage of the product life cycle is this?

a)

Growth

b)

Introduction

c)

Development

d)

Decline

28.

To stay competitive in a changing market, a video rental shop transitions into offering gaming services. Which philosophical aspect is reflected in this action?

a)

Virtue ethics

b)

Strategic adaptability

c)

Profit maximization

d)

Capitalism

29.

A business offers transparent communication and open idea sharing. What internal improvement is achieved?

a)

Continuous improvement

b)

Human resource forecasting

c)

Marketing strategy

d)

Value chain optimization

30.

Profit earned as a result of excellent performance, not as the main reason for doing business, is considered:

a)

Profit as cause

b)

Profit as effect

c)

Profit maximization

d)

Profit orientation

31.

By offering gender-specific diaper designs, the company is responding to which type of environmental influence?

a)

Political

b)

Demographic

c)

Technological

d)

Economic

32.

By enhancing workplace safety and ergonomic design to minimize production errors, the manufacturing firm demonstrates its commitment to:

a)

User's criteria to quality

b)

Industry's standard of quality

c)

State's prescription of quality

d)

Producer commitment to quality

33.

A company balances service for society and profit for sustainability. This represents:

a)

The final cause of business

b)

Economic obligation

c)

Business ethics

d)

Profit maximization

34.

A coffee brand expands branches across the country to lower per-unit costs. This relates to:

a)

Purpose

b)

Activity

c)

Legal structure

d)

Business scale

35.

When the government prohibits the use of plastic packaging, prompting a company to adopt eco-friendly materials, which environmental factor is influencing this decision?

a)

Economic landscape

b)

Technological innovation

c)

Political and legal environment

d)

Demographic trend

36.

By gaining customer loyalty through ethical conduct and excellent service that lead to sustained profits, the business demonstrates:

a)

Corporate image

b)

Stakeholder loyalty

c)

Profit maximization

d)

Service-profit cycle

37.

A partnership collapses due to disagreements among co-owners. What key limitation does this reveal?

a)

Lack of investor support

b)

Shared liability and decision conflicts

c)

Weak technology use

d)

Limited market scope

38.

A factory improves waste management and fair wages. Which business cause does this correspond to?

a)

Material cause

b)

Efficient cause

c)

Formal cause

d)

Final cause

39.

A clothing company monitors supplier labor conditions to ensure fairness. This analysis involves which cause?

a)

Formal

b)

Material

c)

Efficient

d)

Final

40.

According to John Argenti, a company’s enduring purpose centers on ensuring its continued existence. What key idea does his view emphasize?

a)

Service orientation

b)

Profit as survival necessity

c)

Ethical accountability

d)

Stakeholder equity

41.

Suppliers raise prices of raw materials, affecting production costs. Which environment is this?

a)

Micro environment

b)

Macro environment

c)

Political environment

d)

Technological environment

42.

A company using durable machines and modern tools benefits from which capital?

a)

Human

b)

Tangible

c)

Intellectual

d)

Financial

43.

A company expands services due to high customer satisfaction. This shows profit as a(n):

a)

Cause

b)

Goal

c)

Duty

d)

Effect

44.

After several years of steady profit, a business begins losing customer interest because it failed to update its products. Which principle from the Philosophy of Product could have prevented this?

a)

Market recognition

b)

Quality hierarchy

c)

Planned obsolescence

d)

Product life cycle management

45.

An investor prioritizes community projects over short-term profits. Which philosophical view on business purpose does this contradict?

a)

Aristotle’s virtue ethics

b)

Stakeholder theory

c)

Milton Friedman’s view

d)

Corporate social responsibility

46.

Macro Environment. This environment consists of broader societal and economic forces that are generally beyond a company’s control but affect all organizations.

a)

Public Perceptions

b)

Economic Factors

c)

Marketing Intermediaries

d)

Sociocultural Factors

e)

Competitors

47.

A fast-food chain customizes its menu to fit religious dietary laws in different regions. What environmental factor does this adaptation address?

a)

Demographic

b)

Sociocultural

c)

Political

d)

Technological

48.

A small rural company that prioritizes eco-friendly methods and fair pricing gains loyal local support. Which element of Nature of Business explains this loyalty?

a)

Target market

b)

Economic contribution

c)

Stakeholders

d)

Legal structure

49.

A business leader insists that moral conduct, rather than strict rules or profits, should guide company policy. Which ethical theory best describes this view?

a)

Consequentialism

b)

Deontological ethics

c)

Virtue ethics

d)

Pragmatism

50.

Types Of Businesses

a)

Sole Proprietorships

b)

Partnerships

c)

Private Limited Companies

d)

Public Limited Companies

e)

Non-Profit Organisations