BUSAD 248 - Prologue
It is acceptable to prepare for a test by:
1. asking your professor whether old exams are available for study 2. asking your professor whether the test will be multiple choice or essay
Resources for learning good manners such as proper ways to eat in a restaurant or behave at a party include:
1. classes in etiquette 2. books about etiquette
Sources of software that provide information for making career choices include:
1. college or high school libraries 2. college placement centers 3. career labs
A good study space has:
1. extra supplies such as pens, calculators, and paper 2. good lighting 3. a quiet atmosphere
Being late to work or class sends a message that you:
1. have more important things to do 2. don't respect your colleagues 3. are rude
LearnSmart is an adaptive learning technology that:
1. identifies what you know and don't know 2. makes your learning experience more efficient
Which of the following exemplify considerate behavior?
1. listen attentively 2. don't interrupt others
The subjects included in this text will introduce you to the areas of business that include:
1. marketing 2. entrepreneurship 3. accounting 4. economics
A college education will help you prepare for a world that is:
1. more competitive than ever before 2. more diverse than ever before
Writing a good essay answer is more likely if you:
1. organize your thoughts in the sequence you want to present them before answering 2. use complete sentences 3. use correct spelling and grammar
The basics of good e-mail etiquette include:
1. sending a clear, but succinct message 2. closing the e-mail with a signature 3. asking if you may send an attachment
List the elements of the survey, question, read, recite, review (SQ3R) system in sequence starting with the first step at the top of your list.
1. survey or scan the chapter 2. write questions 3. read the chapter to find answers 4. recite the answers 5. review by rereading and reciting
This prologue contains several tools to help you succeed in this course including:
1. test taking tips 2. time management suggestions 3. an explanation of the features of this text
A file useful in developing business career information can include:
1. your business textbooks 2. lists of professors' contact information 3. articles from business periodicals
Compounded over the course of a 30 year career, the average college graduate will earn how much more than a high school graduate?
About $500,000
Clothing such as loose sweaters, blazers, khakis and sport shirts with collars for men and simple skirts or pants for women are considered to be:
business casual
Video ___________ feature real-world companies that demonstrate the processes and practices in your text.
cases
Sitting in the front of the room helps you to avoid _______________.
distractions
How you ___________ and how you ____________ are critical to making a good impression.
dress, look
It is important to recognize that different countries have different culture and ____________ than that of the U.S.
etiquette
Your own work ____________ and that of your classmates will help you to understand how businesses and nonprofits work
experience
Writing a key term on an index card creates a(n):
flash card
To succeed in school, nothing is more important than:
going to class every time
if you are expecting a critical call during a business meeting or class, it is important to:
inform the group leader or professor ahead of time
The _________ is an important resource that has a wealth of material and will help you keep up with rapid changes in the business environment.
internet
Rereading and rewriting your class notes helps you retain the concepts in ______________-__________________ __________________.
long-term memory
It is important to use good __________ when interact professionally.
manners
Building a personal array of people you've met, spoken with, or corresponded with who can offer you career advice is known as:
networking
More students enrolling in college today are ______ than 25.
older
Being _______________ for a meeting means reading any appropriate materials before attending.
prepared
Your instructor has assigned you this ___________ to help you succeed in this course
prologue
The set-off lists of questions within each chapter designed to help you pause, thing carefully, and recall what you have just read are the
self-test questions
When posting on social media, it is important to know that:
some employers search social media sites for inappropriate posts before hiring.
The purpose of the Prologue and the text is to help you learn skills, ____________, and principles that will help you succeed in your career and life
strategies
A current resume, list of references and a list of awards you received are:
useful to keep in a career search file