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