Principles of Business Unit Test 4 Review

Which is a guideline for writing a job application letter?

Be brief and to the point.

After an employee collects the necessary facts, what is the next step that an employee should take to solve a problem?

analyze the information

When asked questions during an employment interview, applicants should:

answer in full.

Entry-level positions provide employees with:

basic job experience.

To help create a safe environment in the workplace, each employee should:

be aware of things or situations that create hazardous conditions.

Trey compares the prices offered by different vendors for the same goods and services. Which part of the purchasing process is Trey involved in?

bid analysis

Chris was interested in a job that was being advertised, but the ad did not provide instructions on whom to contact at the business. What should Chris do when sending a letter of application?

call to find out who will make the hiring decision

Accessing the websites of businesses and professional organizations is one way to obtain:

career information.

People who understand themselves and their unique skills and abilities usually are able to choose appropriate:

careers.

It is often necessary for employees to continue their education after working for several years to:

change careers.

Which is a benefit of putting one's goals in writing?

clarifies the goals

Preventing security problems is important to businesses because the financial losses from these problems may force the businesses to:

close.

Which is an internal factor that might influence a business owner's decision making?

comfort with risk

Jane enjoys working with people, is interested in television and advertising, has excellent grades in English and speech, and is very creative. What occupational area would she be better suited to pursue?

communications and media

Tia has many interests and does not know which career path is best for her. One method Tia can use to determine the best occupational options for her is to:

complete an aptitude assessment survey.

Most businesses expect their employees to show an interest in the company by being:

cooperative.

The first step in maintaining an inventory of supplies for the business is to:

develop a list of supplies that the business needs.

Multiple Choice Jacob is interested in pursuing a specific business career and sets up a time to talk with a person who works in his field of interest. Jacob is obtaining career information by initiating a/an:

exploratory interview.

Which is the best source of information about job leads?

family and friends

Which is a example of a short-term objective?

finishing a six-week computer software course

What production activity evaluates products to make sure that the products the business produces meet certain quality standards?

follow-up

What should individuals take into consideration when researching employment opportunities in business?

future outlook

Self-understanding helps one to raise his/her level of self-esteem because it:

gives him/her a true picture of himself/herself.

An employee who is continually teased and made fun of by a supervisor is a victim of:

harassment.

What is one of the most important components of the production process?

human resources

For a job seeker to find the most satisfactory job, he/she needs to:

identify his/her own goals and skills.

Which industry exists to protect individuals and businesses from financial losses?

insurance

A reason why businesses are required to keep accident records is for:

insurance purposes.

Chris likes to watch the space flight reports and to read about plans for the future in space. Space exploration is one of Chris':

interests.

Some businesses use an automatic reorder system to maintain an adequate:

inventory of supplies.

Following a business employee for a few days to obtain information about that particular career is an example of:

job shadowing.

When handling emergency situations, it is important for business employees to:

know what to do.

Which is a situation that is likely to require a company's employees to obtain special training from an external source?

learning a complex computer software program

By purchasing just the quantity of supplies that is needed, purchasing can:

minimize inventory investment.

An important problem-solving skill for individuals to have is the ability to be:

objective.

Maintaining an inventory of supplies helps a business to:

operate efficiently

Job applicants use headings on their résumés to:

organize the information so that it is easy to read.

Shannon's best friend has been excluding her lately. They were supposed to go shopping together, but her friend called and canceled. Shannon is upset about it. This is an example of which type of problem?

peer

People who have limited work experience often include what type of references on their résumés?

personal

The Anderson Convenience Store charged a customer with trying to cash a bad check and with using an expired credit card. The customer was engaged in what type of fraud?

point-of-sale

The newly redesigned Toyota Corolla is an example of:

product innovation.

Which processes turn economic resources into goods and services?

production

The primary reason that governments develop workplace health and safety regulations is to:

protect employees from injury and illness.

The Fox Company provides its employees with the appropriate gear and equipment to protect them from harm and injury. The company is behaving responsibly by providing employees with:

safe working conditions.

One way a business can reduce the risk of accidents in the workplace is by providing its employees with:

safety training.

What type of information is acceptable to leave out of a job application?

salary requirements

If three employees have the same level of ability and competence, what factor might a business use to decide which one to promote?

seniority

For safety's sake, employees who are learning new skills should take the time to practice the skills and avoid taking:

shortcuts

Several employees are facing the possibility of being laid off from work. By concluding that they should look for new jobs before that happens, they are:

solving problems.

Job interviewers often say to job applicants, "Tell me about yourself." The purpose of this request is to:

test the applicant's communication skills.

Many businesses use a variety of security precautions in order to protect the businesses from:

the risk of theft.

Employees who have innovation skills are able to:

think in new ways.

Why do many businesses expect their employees to do their jobs according to strict guidelines?

to create a safe environment

Why is it important for employees to follow instructions when using equipment and machinery?

to minimize loss

What is one of the main reasons for sending an interview follow-up letter?

to show one's continued interest

A primary reason that employers often consider hiring a person with internship experience is because it implies that the applicant possesses:

traits such as initiative and commitment.

Because a business spends a lot of money to purchase and maintain office equipment, it expects its employees to:

use and handle the equipment with care.

One procedure that businesses often establish to protect company information from computer crime is to require the use of:

virus detectors.

Some safety hazards in the workplace are caused by the unsafe actions of workers. An example would be:

wearing inappropriate clothing

Mark, who owns a small home-appliance store, is in the process of placing an order for 12 refrigerators, 8 stoves, and 4 portable dishwashers. Mark is purchasing the refrigerators for $674.98 each, the stoves for $493.22 each, and the portable dishwashers for $284.83 each. What is the total cost of the stoves that Mark is purchasing?

$3,945.76

What is one of the first procedures to follow if business employees detect a fire in the facility?

Evacuate the premises.

Which protects employees from liability when they administer first aid to customers?

Good Samaritan Law

Manuel is preparing his job résumé, but he has never held a paying job. He has only worked for his father and done some volunteer work in the community. What should Manuel do about the work experience section of his job résumé?

He should list his family job and volunteer work.

Which question should be answered by the purchasing function?

How much merchandise should we buy?

Which is an example of a person obtaining unpaid work experience?

Kelly volunteers at a local radio station.

Which is an appropriate response to the question on an employment application that asks the reason for leaving a previous job?

accepted another position

Which is an example of an employee maintaining a safe work environment?

William follows his employer's rules when he is operating heavy equipment.

Is it appropriate for job applicants to ask the business to let them know when it makes a decision about filling a job?

Yes, this request can be included in a follow-up letter.