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Today, business is becoming driven by the wants and needs of... - ANSWERs-
customers
When the GDP declines for two consecutive quarters, the economy is said to be
experiencing a... - ANSWERs-recession
Why is knowledge of economics important for business managers? - ANSWERs-
Because the state of the economy will dictate the type of decisions they will make.
What is human resource management? - ANSWERs-the process of planning, staffing,
training, developing, appraising, and maintaining and organization's personal needs.
What is the process of teaching employees the procedures and techniques for doing
their job efficiently? - ANSWERs-training
Bill Perkins, a selection specialist for Supreme Yogurt Company, is using a
semistructured interview with Donna Delgado. In this relaxed atmosphere, he asks
Donna to tell him her age and religion. Bill's actions are... - ANSWERs-illegal
Which of the following is NOT a typical role of human resources management? -
ANSWERs-preparing financial statements
What is the term which describes locating and attracting qualified job applicants? -
ANSWERs-recruitment
The intent of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is to... - ANSWERs-secure equal
employment opportunities
Paying workers equally for jobs with similar requirements is known as... -
ANSWERs-comparable worth
All of the following are electronic/non-electronic methods used by management to
communicate with employees EXCEPT - ANSWERs-invoices
If one partner makes a contract that isn't profitable for the partnership, the other
partners... - ANSWERs-are bound by the contract
, When a owner of a corporation dies... - ANSWERs-the life of the corporation is not
affected
In most states, starting a sole proprietorship is usually... - ANSWERs-quite easy
If a company goes bankrupt, who is repaid first when the assets are sold? -
ANSWERs-secured creditors
A visual representation of a company's employees and management, and their lines of
authority is known as.... - ANSWERs-an organization chart
If a US and Japanese automobile company pool their resources to manufacture a car
and divide responsibilities and profits, it would probably be organized as a... -
ANSWERs-joint venture
One way to maximize personal and professional output is by effective use of a(n).. -
ANSWERs-day planner
Computers do not make decisions for managers but instead are most useful as... -
ANSWERs-a tool for storing and manipulating data
Employees who launch and manage a new business venture independently are called...
- ANSWERs-entrepreneurs
Which of the following terms is used to describe the standards that govern business
behavior? - ANSWERs-business ethics
A society's beliefs, attitudes, values, and behavior is called its - ANSWERs-cultures
A company can promote ethical behavior by rewarding those who report misconduct
taking place in the company. People who call attention to illegal or unethical practices
are commonly called... - ANSWERs-whistle blowers
Businesses that fail to take responsibility for product safety may face... - ANSWERs-
costly lawsuits
government actions
negative publicity
Which act, passed in 1970, was designed to improve the safety record of businesses? -
ANSWERs-the Occupational Safety and Health Act
Which of the following is a value that a business brings into a community? -
ANSWERs--generates tax revenue