When you delegate a task to an employee, you check in with them often to answer questions and get updates on their progress. You are:
being polite.
telling the whole truth.
being constructive.
communicating consistently.
communicating consistently
In order for responsible employees to meet deadlines on the job, they must learn to avoid:
dedication.
procrastination.
cooperation.
initiative.
procrastination.
What is necessary for goods and services to exist?
Raw materials
Entrepreneurial discovery
Product standards
Demographic changes
Raw materials
When assessing global trends for potential business opportunities, an entrepreneur often looks for a market that has:
Few financial resources.
Several tax incentives.
An unmet want.
A volatile income.
An unmet want
On average, what is the most productive day of the workweek?
Tuesday
Which of the following is an ethical principle:
Integrity
Profitability
Consequence
Security
Integrity
What is one reason why many people decide to become entrepreneurs?
Flexibility
Less risk
Long hours
Less responsibility
Flexibility
What financial tool do entrepreneurs use to plan, monitor, and manage their ventures' income expenses?
Request for proposal
Operating budget
Inbound-call report
Environmental scan
Operating budget
Which of the following is an example of corporate social responsibility:
A company donates a portion of its proceeds to charity each year.
A business provides three weeks of vacation time to all employees.
A retail store refuses to accept returns once 30 days have passed.
A startup business runs a public relations campaign about its mission.
A company donates a portion of its proceeds to charity each year.
What company has the most followers of any retailer on Instagram?
Victoria's Secret
Connor has the ability to look at situations in different ways, which helps him resolve many of the business problems that his company encounters. What characteristic of leadership is Connor exhibiting?
Creativity
Integrity
Authenticity
Credibility
Integrity
Hiring a professional to conduct your feasibility study can:
reduce bias.
be very inexpensive.
guarantee profit.
create demand.
reduce bias
Entrepreneurs are often known for being ____, which sets them apart from other business owners.
Empathetic
Educated
Wealthy
Creative
Creative
Sorcha and her best friend developed a new board game they want to produce and share with other tabletop gamers. However, they don’t have the capital to fund this venture themselves, so they raised money from a large group of people who are interested in getting the game once it’s released. This is an example of:
A loan program.
Crowdfunding.
Networking.
A trust fund
Crowdfunding
Ben & Jerry’s wasn't initially going to be an ice cream company?
A bagel company
Every action you take creates a:
consequence.
problem.
written record of events.
reaction from someone else.
reaction from someone else
What is the disadvantage of brainstorming ideas on your own?
Absence of criticism from others
Less flexibility
Lack of exposure to others’ viewpoints
Insufficient space
Lack of exposure to others’ viewpoints
Assessing a new business venture’s ability to produce and deliver goods requires evaluating:
Legal risk.
Financial risk.
Competitors.
Operational risk.
Operational risk
To determine their human resource needs, new business owners often find it helpful to:
List all the tasks involved in operating the business.
Hire consultants or freelancers.
Ask a technical recruiter for advice.
Allocate funds for additional payroll taxes.
List all the tasks involved in operating the business
What public company spends more on health insurance for its employees than it spends on coffee beans?
Starbucks
Rob’s new classmate uses a wheelchair. Which of the following actions should Rob take to be respectful to his classmate:
Assume that the classmate does not need any accommodations.
Let the classmate ask for specific help if they need it.
Push the classmates’ wheelchair out of the class when class is over.
Avoid speaking to the classmate so as to not offend them.
Let the classmate ask for specific help if they need it.
What is a possible downside of obtaining investment from venture capitalists?
Repaying the money
The increased chance of failure
The slow rate of growth
Sharing company ownership
Sharing company ownership
Betty wants to hire a part-time employee to help her with her growing business. She has $7,215 allocated for the new employee’s wages. If the new employee earns $9.25 an hour and works 52 weeks a year, how many hours a week will the new employee work?
12.5 hours
20 hours
18.5 hours
15 hours
15 hours
Natalia needs $12,350 to start her new catering business, and her aunt has agreed to give her money to help her get started. If she uses her savings to cover 30% of the start-up costs, how much money will Natalia’s aunt need to give her?
$8,785
$3,705
$3,575
$8,645
$8,645
How many mouse ears have been purchased at Disney theme parks worldwide?
80 million