DECA Business Management & Administration Career Cluster Exam: BLTDM

Which of the following statements regarding executive summaries is true: A. Your executive summary should be approximately one-fourth to one-third as long as your entire report. B. You should sequence the main ideas of your executive summary in the same order that they appear in your full report. C. You should always write your executive summary before writing the body and appendices of your report. D. You should use jargon, technical language, abbreviations, and slang frequently throughout your executive summary.

0. B You should sequence the main ideas of your executive summary in the same order that they appear in your full report. An executive summary is a summary of the most important points of a longer document such as a business report, business plan, or marketing plan. In fact, the executive summary is typically considered to be the most important part of a company's business or marketing plan because it gives an overview of the entire document and helps the reader determine whether it is worthwhile to read any further in the document. The main ideas of the executive summary should be presented in the same order that they appear in the full report. As a rule of thumb, an executive summary should be no more than one tenth of the length of the entire report. It is commonly recommended that you write your executive summary after writing the body of your report. You should avoid using excessive jargon, technical language, abbreviations, and slang in your executive summary.

You can most effectively follow written directions by A. reading the directions while you are distracted. B. completing steps in the order written. C. following steps in any order you choose. D. completing the first step without reading the others.

B Completing steps in the order written. It's important to complete steps in the order written when you are following written directions. You should read directions when you can focus on them, not when you are distracted. You should follow directions in the correct order, not in any order you choose. Read every step of the written instructions before completing the first step.

What type of corporation may be owned by just a few people and does not offer its shares for sale to the general public? A. Franchise C. "C" B. Private D. Limited

B Private. A private corporation may be owned by just a few people and does not offer its shares for sale to the general public. It usually is not required to make its financial activities public. For tax reasons, it must prepare reports for the state in which it operates. A "C" corporation usually sells millions of shares of stock to many stockholders. Limited is a type of partnership. A franchise is an agreement between a parent company and a franchisee to distribute goods and services.

What is the first part of the litigation process? A. Filing a motion to dismiss C. Investigating the complaint B. Appearing in court D. Appealing the decision

C Investigating the complaint. When a lawyer is first contacted about a potential lawsuit, they must investigate whether or not the complaint is worth a lawsuit. This might involve doing research, hiring investigators, or interviewing people involved. Investigating the complaint must occur before anyone appears in court, files a motion to dismiss, or appeals the decision

Individuals who can defend their ideas objectively usually are able to provide others with A. personal opinions. C. logical evidence. B. emotional information. D. unrelated statistics.

C Logical evidence. Being prepared will help individuals remain objective and able to offer logical evidence to back up their ideas. They should be prepared to explain supporting information because others may have questions or concerns about the ideas. Using logical evidence, such as related statistics or facts, will help individuals defend their ideas because they are relying on valid evidence rather than personal opinions. Individuals who defend their ideas objectively do not use emotional information, personal opinions, or unrelated statistics.

Jacob is determining the writing style to use for an analytical report. If most readers are likely to support the report's content, Jacob should format the report for a(n) __________ audience. A. argumentative C. receptive B. indecisive D. intellectual

C Receptive. An analytical report is a document that explains and evaluates an issue, opportunity, or problem. Often, the analytical report includes recommendations for a business to take a certain course of action. If the writer anticipates that most members of the audience are receptive and will agree with the recommendations, then using a direct approach to structure the report is optimal. The direct approach involves writing the report so it focuses the attention on the conclusions and recommendations. If the writer anticipates a skeptical, argumentative, or indecisive audience, the indirect approach may be the best way to structure the report. The indirect approach involves preparing a logical argument that supports the recommendations and focuses on the rationale behind the recommendations. Intellect refers to a person's level of understanding about a topic or concept, which varies per person and is not necessarily related to the structure of the report.

The implementation of digital warehouse management systems is an example of how technology can impact __________ management. A. financial C. supply chain B. human resource D. employee

C Supply chain. Supply chain management is increasingly influenced by modern technology as new innovations such as digital warehouse management systems become widely available. Digital warehouse management systems help companies distribute products more efficiently by tracking inventory in real time—they're a technology that allows for better supply chain management. This example does not illustrate the effect of technology on human resource, financial, or employee management.

Jon sues his former employer for harassment. In what situation would the employer be likely to offer Jon a settlement? A. The employer wants the case to go to court. B. The employer knows it will be able to win the case. C. The employer does not think it will be able to win the case. D. Jon does not think he will be able to win the case.

C The employer does not think it will be able to win the case. A party may offer a settlement if it believes it has little chance to win a case. In this example, if Jon's employer does not believe it will win, it may offer Jon a settlement. A settlement is a way to avoid the case going to court. Jon may or may not think he will win the case, but this does not influence his former employer's actions.

The technological innovation that has had the greatest impact on modern businesses is A. electronic databases. C. the internet. B. improved computer hardware. D. virtual training.

C The internet. The internet is the technological innovation that has had the greatest impact on modern businesses. It has changed the way everyone in the world works and lives. Improved computer hardware, electronic databases, and virtual training have certainly influenced the modern business world, but none so much as the internet.

Tessa and her friends were caught drinking alcohol underage. This is an example of breaking A. administrative law. C. criminal law. B. civil law. D. international law.

C. Criminal law. Criminal law deals with crime, which can cause damage to an individual as well as society as a whole, and the legal punishment of criminal offenses. Underage drinking is a criminal offense. It is not an example of breaking civil law, administrative law, or international law.

While attending a presentation, Jimmy indicates to the speaker that he would like to ask a question. Before stating his question, Jimmy briefly sums up the speaker's lecture. Which communication technique is Jimmy using? A. Gestures C. Probing B. Nonverbal D. Paraphrasing

D Paraphrasing. Paraphrasing involves restating a message in other words in order to confirm or clarify its meaning. Nonverbal communication techniques include gestures, nodding, smiling, etc. Probing is seeking to uncover what others think, feel, or know.