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
QUESTION Sole proprietors can treat sales revenues and operating expenses as part of their personal finances, paying taxes based on their personal tax rate. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE
QUESTION When you make investment decisions, you need to think about ________. a. the short term, but not the long term b. neither the short term nor the long term c. both the short term and the long term d. the long term, but not the short term ANSWER c
QUESTION Effective followers ________. a. liability b. wait for others to step up c. support decisions based on personal opinion d. have a me rather than a we focus ANSWER c
QUESTION Entrepreneurship requires an innovative spirit. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER FALSE
QUESTION Horizontal diversification ________. a. keeps the value of your money level b. involves owning assets that address different aspects of the same situation c. spreads your money between different types of assets d. focuses your money on just one type of asset ANSWER b