Business test 01-17023

A computer's internal processor is part of its

hardware

Which of the following terms refers to the habits and practices you regularly perform to take care of your body:

hygiene

Wireless networks are now more common due to

increased distribution of the workforce.

If you're worried that something is inappropriate,

it probably is

Which of the following labor issues is most affected by the use of technology:

job security

The way in which supervisors guide the work of employees depends upon their

management style

Actors and athletes belong to what type of union?

professional unions

Improving the way that you look usually benefits you personally because it

raises your self-esteem

Any two (or more) things are interdependent if they __________ each other.

rely upon

In business, everyone works toward __________ goals

shared

Smartphones allow employees to

Communicate while out of the office

How has technology changed the nature of competition?

Companies must stay in step with new technologies.

Which of the following actions is a part of information management:

Disseminating information

Who is responsible for information management?

Everyone in the organization

Which of the following is an advantage to workers of having a union represent them:

Fair treatment of employees

Which of the following is a benefit that businesses receive from using the Internet:

Faster connections with suppliers

Which of the following is a true statement about information:

It is data put into a useful form.

Which of the following problems is connected to technology:

air pollution

A union worker who is just beginning in the occupation is referred to as a(n)

apprentice

Appropriate information management helps a business build a good reputation by

being consistent

Information usually comes in either physical form or __________ form.

electronic

Customers frequently form an opinion of a business based on their impression of its

employees

Why is appropriate dress important to your success on the job?

It sends a positive message about your personality and values.

Carson is a staff accountant, and he needs to look at last year's tax return. However, he can't find it anywhere. Which information management guideline is not being followed in this situation?

Make sure that information is retrievable

Global positioning systems (GPS) rely on the use of what type of technology?

Satellite technology

What is the biggest impact of technology on the computer industry?

Technology created the computer industry.

Which of the following is not considered a technological innovation

The weather

Calling in sick only if you are truly sick is an example of what type of behavior that builds positive working relationships?

carrying your own weight

Information management can be a challenge because the business world is

constantly changing

How can technology make entering foreign markets easier?

Businesses can sell products online.

Which of the following is a true statement about a management information system (MIS):

It may be one part of a business's overall information management program.

Why are unions a powerful force in business?

They organize workers into a single bargaining unit and increase their bargaining power.

The United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters is an example of a(n)

craft/trade union

The primary reason that people lose or leave their jobs is that they have

difficulty getting along with others.

During job interviews, employers may use personal appearance to gauge an applicant's potential

job performance

Appropriate information management saves businesses time and money by

maintaining higher levels of productivity.

Your body language affects how you present yourself in terms of your nonverbal cues and the

manner in which you carry yourself.

Which of the following terms refers to the physical image that you present to others based on how you look and what you wear:

personal appearance

Phil works from his home office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This is known as

telecommuting

Like any product that is effectively marketed, your personal appearance is

the "brand" that will help you sell yourself to others.