QUESTION The Post-It note was developed by an employee of 3M who had a new product idea. This employee was an intrapreneur. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE
QUESTION What are current assets? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Current assets can be easily converted into cash within one calendar year. Examples include cash, checking accounts, accounts receivable, and notes receivable that are due within one year.
QUESTION A person who has the ability to motivate, inspire, and influence the behaviors of other people is a(n) ________. a. follower b. leader c. employee d. manager ANSWER b
QUESTION During the maturity stage of a business life cycle, a business may have excess funds to pay shareholders. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE
QUESTION Purchasing an established business can be considered a form of entrepreneurship. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE
QUESTION The text describes a townhouse that you can rent out as an example of an asset that generates income. Give another example. What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Student answers will vary. Examples might include land that can be rented out for a parking lot, a factory assembly line that produces goods […]
QUESTION The biggest thing that separates leading from managing is the focus on ________. a. directing operations b. influencing people c. organizing departments d. controlling budgets ANSWER b
QUESTION Investments in objects—such as coins, stamps, and art—are ________ liquid. a. less b. not at all c. slightly d. extremely ANSWER a
QUESTION In the decline stage of a business life cycle, sales decrease at an accelerating rate, but profits may continue to rise. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE
QUESTION The introductory stage of a business life cycle is the most profitable since the company is often alone in offering the unique product to the market. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER FALSE