What type of communication style is usually appropriate for evaluation or counseling interviews with employees?
formal
In flowchart symbols, which symbol is used to show processes?
![]() | A | Parallelogram |
B | Rectangle | |
![]() | C | Oval |
![]() | D | Diamond |
Rectangle
Which is a guideline for writing a job application letter?
A | Be brief and to the point. | |
![]() | B | Provide as much information as possible. |
![]() | C | Mention other prospects. |
![]() | D | Include a list of references in the letter. |
Be brief and to the point.
One way a business can reduce the risk of accidents in the workplace is by providing its employees with:
A | safety training. | |
![]() | B | electronic data interchange (EDI). |
![]() | C | supply manuals. |
![]() | D | weight-loss programs. |
safety training.
Which 1997 film stars Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, and John Malkovich?
Con Air
When Steven asks questions in an open-minded way, he avoids
attacking someone else's idea
Which is the most efficient tool for gathering the external information that businesses need?
![]() | A | library |
B | Internet | |
![]() | C | software |
![]() | D | textbooks |
Internet
Most businesses expect their employees to show an interest in the company by being:
![]() | A | emotional. |
![]() | B | aggressive. |
C | cooperative. | |
![]() | D | impulsive. |
cooperative.
What is one of the most important components of the production process?
![]() | A | new technology |
![]() | B | goods and services |
C | human resources | |
![]() | D | inputs and outputs |
human resources
"You can’t handle the truth!”
Colonel Nathan R. Jessup (Jack Nicholson) in A Few Good Men
Which is an example of a textual graphic that is used in a business report?
flowchart
One way for businesses to obtain needed information efficiently is to:
![]() | A | contact a competitor. |
![]() | B | schedule an interview. |
![]() | C | read a book. |
D | access a database |
access a database
After an employee collects the necessary facts, what is the next step that an employee should take to solve a problem?
A | analyze the information | |
![]() | B | define the problem |
![]() | C | act on assumptions |
![]() | D | make a decision |
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Maintaining an inventory of supplies helps a business to:
![]() | A | establish sales goals. |
B | operate efficiently. | |
![]() | C | locate vendors. |
![]() | D | evaluate processes. |
operate efficiently.
“You had me at hello.”
Dorothy Boyd (Renee Zellweger) in Jerry Maguire
Which is a reason why it is important to organize information before preparing a business report?
to arrange findings in a logical manner
Which is a true statement about a management information system (MIS)?
A | It may be one part of a business's overall information management program. | |
![]() | B | It is the same thing as an information management program. |
![]() | C | It does not assist with a business's information management program. |
![]() | D | It includes people, processes, and practices. |
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An important problem-solving skill for individuals to have is the ability to be:
![]() | A | aggressive. |
B | objective. | |
![]() | C | economical. |
![]() | D | judgmental. |
objective.
The primary reason that governments develop workplace health and safety regulations is to:
A | protect employees from injury and illness. | |
![]() | B | reduce the risk of employment discrimination. |
![]() | C | ensure that employees have access to insurance. |
![]() | D | prevent the breach of business information systems. |
protect employees from injury and illness.
What 90’s movie was the first and only animated film to receive a Special Achievement Academy Award?
Toy Story
The primary reason customers give for not returning to a business is a lack of:
courtesy of salespeople
Computer database programs make it easier for businesses to manage:
![]() | A | customers' buying habits. |
![]() | B | problem-solving skills. |
![]() | C | Internet search engines. |
D | large amounts of related data. |
large amounts of related data
Accessing the websites of businesses and professional organizations is one way to obtain:
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Primetime Incorporated is a retailer of sporting gear. It sells 500 pairs of a specific Nike sneaker each day. Nike, the supplier, takes a week (7 days) to deliver the order. For what quantity should the inventory manager place his/her next order?
![]() | A | 72 units |
![]() | B | 350 units |
![]() | C | 3,000 units |
D | 3,500 units |
3,500 units
Which 90’s animated film was Disney’s first ever DVD?
Mulan