Question 1

An association of two or more people as co-owners of a business is a&#10;A) limited liability company (LLC).&#10;B) partnership.&#10;C) sole proprietorship.&#10;D) corporation.

Accepted Answer

A partnership is defined as an association of two or more people who co-own a business with the aim of making a profit. This business structure involves sharing the management, profits, and liabilities of the business among the partners.

Question 2

About 30 percent of administrative professionals work in service industries.

Accepted Answer

The majority of administrative professionals work in service industries, with estimates suggesting that over 60 percent are employed in this sector, not just 30 percent.

Question 3

Organizations funded and managed by a local, state, or national government in order to carry out its functions are&#10;A) nonprofit corporations.&#10;B) limited liability companies.&#10;C) civic organizations.&#10;D) government entities.

Accepted Answer

Government entities are organizations that are funded and managed by local, state, or national governments to perform functions on behalf of the government.

Question 4

The culture of an organization has little effect on employee attitudes or behaviors.

Accepted Answer

Organizational culture significantly influences employee attitudes, behaviors, and overall performance, shaping the work environment, employee satisfaction, and commitment.

Question 5

Outsourcing occurs when a business produces its goods or offers its services from operations in one country although its business operations may be headquartered in another country.

Accepted Answer

Outsourcing involves a business contracting out certain tasks or services to external providers, which can be located in a different country from where the business is headquartered. This is often done to leverage cost advantages, access specialized skills, or improve efficiency.

Question 6

Which strategy demonstrates customer focus?&#10;A) showing respect for customers&#10;B) seeking customer input&#10;C) going the extra mile to maintain good relationships&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the options (showing respect for customers, seeking customer input, and going the extra mile to maintain good relationships) are strategies that demonstrate customer focus.

Question 7

An effective administrative professional will&#10;A) continue to learn through attending appropriate workshops and seminars.&#10;B) participate in professional organizations.&#10;C) accept new responsibilities with a positive attitude.&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

An effective administrative professional will engage in continuous learning through workshops and seminars, participate in professional organizations to network and grow, and accept new responsibilities positively to adapt and thrive in their role.

Question 8

A type of business that is owned and controlled by an individual is a sole proprietorship.

Accepted Answer

A sole proprietorship is a business structure where the business is owned and operated by a single individual, making them solely responsible for all aspects of the business.

Question 9

Today's work environment is less culturally diverse than in the past.

Accepted Answer

Today's work environment is more culturally diverse due to globalization, increased migration, and the interconnectedness of the world economy, leading to workplaces that are more diverse in terms of ethnicity, culture, and language.

Question 10

The ability to produce new ideas and to be original and imaginative is&#10;A) creativity.&#10;B) critical thinking.&#10;C) teamwork.&#10;D) decision making.

Accepted Answer

Creativity specifically refers to the ability to produce new and original ideas, which distinguishes it from critical thinking, teamwork, and decision making.

Question 11

The virtual office has no physical form and allows you to work in your car, at a coffee shop, or at an out-of-town location such as a hotel.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The virtual office has no physical form...

Question 12

A _____ is a type of business that is a legal entity formed by following a process of incorporation set forth by state statutes.&#10;A) limited liability company (LLC)&#10;B) partnership&#10;C) sole proprietorship&#10;D) corporation

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _____ is a type of business...

Question 13

The U.S. Department of Labor lists administrative assistant as one of the largest occupations in the United States.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The U.S. Department of Labor lists administrative...

Question 14

The first step in making effective decisions is to&#10;A) collect information.&#10;B) generate alternatives or possible solutions.&#10;C) define the problem.&#10;D) assess the alternatives.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first step in making effective decisions...

Question 15

Advances in technology have allowed administrative professionals to accomplish more work in the same amount of time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Advances in technology have allowed administrative professionals...

Question 16

The outcome or product of a problem, concern, or issue that must be addressed and solved is a(n)&#10;A) decision.&#10;B) plan.&#10;C) discussion.&#10;D) event.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The outcome or product of a problem,...

Question 17

An example of an intrinsic motivator is a&#10;A) raise or bonus.&#10;B) letter of appreciation.&#10;C) feeling of accomplishment.&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of An example of an intrinsic motivator is...

Question 18

_____ is training personnel to complete differing tasks within a department or unit or reassigning duties because of internal reorganization or restructuring of business operations.&#10;A) Job shadowing&#10;B) Job enrichment&#10;C) Cross-training&#10;D) Flextime

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is training personnel to complete differing...

Question 19

A nonprofit corporation is formed to promote a civic, charitable, or artistic purpose.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A nonprofit corporation is formed to promote...

Question 20

Job opportunities for administrative professionals are expected to decrease during this decade.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Job opportunities for administrative professionals are expected...

Question 21

Match between columns&#10;                        Premises: An inducement to act&#10;An inducement to act&#10;An inducement to act&#10;An inducement to act&#10;An inducement to act&#10;An inducement to act&#10;An inducement to act&#10;An inducement to act&#10;An inducement to act&#10;An inducement to act&#10;The highest-ranking person in a company who reports to the board of directors and develops and implements strategic plans, makes major corporate decisions, and (often) oversees company operations&#10;The highest-ranking person in a company who reports to the board of directors and develops and implements strategic plans, makes major corporate decisions, and (often) oversees company operations&#10;The highest-ranking person in a company who reports to the board of directors and develops and implements strategic plans, makes major corporate decisions, and (often) oversees company operations&#10;The highest-ranking person in a company who reports to the board of directors and develops and implements strategic plans, makes major corporate decisions, and (often) oversees company operations&#10;The highest-ranking person in a company who reports to the board of directors and develops and implements strategic plans, makes major corporate decisions, and (often) oversees company operations&#10;The highest-ranking person in a company who reports to the board of directors and develops and implements strategic plans, makes major corporate decisions, and (often) oversees company operations&#10;The highest-ranking person in a company who reports to the board of directors and develops and implements strategic plans, makes major corporate decisions, and (often) oversees company operations&#10;The highest-ranking person in a company who reports to the board of directors and develops and implements strategic plans, makes major corporate decisions, and (often) oversees company operations&#10;The highest-ranking person in a company who reports to the board of directors and develops and implements strategic plans, makes major corporate decisions, and (often) oversees company operations&#10;The highest-ranking person in a company who reports to the board of directors and develops and implements strategic plans, makes major corporate decisions, and (often) oversees company operations&#10;An arrangement in which two or more people complete the duties of one job position&#10;An arrangement in which two or more people complete the duties of one job position&#10;An arrangement in which two or more people complete the duties of one job position&#10;An arrangement in which two or more people complete the duties of one job position&#10;An arrangement in which two or more people complete the duties of one job position&#10;An arrangement in which two or more people complete the duties of one job position&#10;An arrangement in which two or more people complete the duties of one job position&#10;An arrangement in which two or more people complete the duties of one job position&#10;An arrangement in which two or more people complete the duties of one job position&#10;An arrangement in which two or more people complete the duties of one job position&#10;Secrecy, privacy, or discretion&#10;Secrecy, privacy, or discretion&#10;Secrecy, privacy, or discretion&#10;Secrecy, privacy, or discretion&#10;Secrecy, privacy, or discretion&#10;Secrecy, privacy, or discretion&#10;Secrecy, privacy, or discretion&#10;Secrecy, privacy, or discretion&#10;Secrecy, privacy, or discretion&#10;Secrecy, privacy, or discretion&#10;An officer of a company who is charged with the management of its affairs and conduct&#10;An officer of a company who is charged with the management of its affairs and conduct&#10;An officer of a company who is charged with the management of its affairs and conduct&#10;An officer of a company who is charged with the management of its affairs and conduct&#10;An officer of a company who is charged with the management of its affairs and conduct&#10;An officer of a company who is charged with the management of its affairs and conduct&#10;An officer of a company who is charged with the management of its affairs and conduct&#10;An officer of a company who is charged with the management of its affairs and conduct&#10;An officer of a company who is charged with the management of its affairs and conduct&#10;An officer of a company who is charged with the management of its affairs and conduct&#10;An alternative to a traditional workweek that increases the number of hours per day and decreases the number of days worked&#10;An alternative to a traditional workweek that increases the number of hours per day and decreases the number of days worked&#10;An alternative to a traditional workweek that increases the number of hours per day and decreases the number of days worked&#10;An alternative to a traditional workweek that increases the number of hours per day and decreases the number of days worked&#10;An alternative to a traditional workweek that increases the number of hours per day and decreases the number of days worked&#10;An alternative to a traditional workweek that increases the number of hours per day and decreases the number of days worked&#10;An alternative to a traditional workweek that increases the number of hours per day and decreases the number of days worked&#10;An alternative to a traditional workweek that increases the number of hours per day and decreases the number of days worked&#10;An alternative to a traditional workweek that increases the number of hours per day and decreases the number of days worked&#10;An alternative to a traditional workweek that increases the number of hours per day and decreases the number of days worked&#10;A variable work schedule in which all employees do not work a standard 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. day&#10;A variable work schedule in which all employees do not work a standard 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. day&#10;A variable work schedule in which all employees do not work a standard 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. day&#10;A variable work schedule in which all employees do not work a standard 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. day&#10;A variable work schedule in which all employees do not work a standard 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. day&#10;A variable work schedule in which all employees do not work a standard 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. day&#10;A variable work schedule in which all employees do not work a standard 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. day&#10;A variable work schedule in which all employees do not work a standard 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. day&#10;A variable work schedule in which all employees do not work a standard 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. day&#10;A variable work schedule in which all employees do not work a standard 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. day&#10;A person who owns shares of stock in a company&#10;A person who owns shares of stock in a company&#10;A person who owns shares of stock in a company&#10;A person who owns shares of stock in a company&#10;A person who owns shares of stock in a company&#10;A person who owns shares of stock in a company&#10;A person who owns shares of stock in a company&#10;A person who owns shares of stock in a company&#10;A person who owns shares of stock in a company&#10;A person who owns shares of stock in a company&#10;The ability to begin and follow through on a project&#10;The ability to begin and follow through on a project&#10;The ability to begin and follow through on a project&#10;The ability to begin and follow through on a project&#10;The ability to begin and follow through on a project&#10;The ability to begin and follow through on a project&#10;The ability to begin and follow through on a project&#10;The ability to begin and follow through on a project&#10;The ability to begin and follow through on a project&#10;The ability to begin and follow through on a project&#10;A website, or part of a website, where an individual can share his or her thoughts and ideas on a variety of topics&#10;A website, or part of a website, where an individual can share his or her thoughts and ideas on a variety of topics&#10;A website, or part of a website, where an individual can share his or her thoughts and ideas on a variety of topics&#10;A website, or part of a website, where an individual can share his or her thoughts and ideas on a variety of topics&#10;A website, or part of a website, where an individual can share his or her thoughts and ideas on a variety of topics&#10;A website, or part of a website, where an individual can share his or her thoughts and ideas on a variety of topics&#10;A website, or part of a website, where an individual can share his or her thoughts and ideas on a variety of topics&#10;A website, or part of a website, where an individual can share his or her thoughts and ideas on a variety of topics&#10;A website, or part of a website, where an individual can share his or her thoughts and ideas on a variety of topics&#10;A website, or part of a website, where an individual can share his or her thoughts and ideas on a variety of topics

Accepted Answer

The Answer of flextime and compressed workweek and motivation and is...

Deck 1: The Workplace - Constantly Changing