Question 1

Employees of small businesses often have greater job satisfaction than do employees of larger firms.One reason for this difference in job satisfaction is that employees of small businesses often:

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A)  have more job security and better fringe benefits.
B)  get more respect from their bosses.
C)  receive more vacation time.
D)  earn higher wages.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Attracting qualified workers presents a problem for small businesses since they usually offer less money,fewer benefits,and less room for advancement than larger firms do.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Getting a business plan into the hands of the right people is nearly as important as getting the right information in the plan.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Most Canadians find their jobs in:

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A)  the manufacturing sector.
B)  government agencies.
C)  large corporations.
D)  small businesses.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

There are over 950,000 self-employed women in Canada as of 2012.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An effective business plan analyzes the competition and identifies the resources required to profitably serve a target market.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A group of experienced people from different areas of a business joined together to develop,produce,and market a new product is known as a(n) :

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A)  joint venture.
B)  managerial task force.
C)  entrepreneurial team.
D)  self-directed functional team.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

The purpose of Industry Canada's SME Research and Statistics web site is to share data they have collected on small business in Canada.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

For prospective entrepreneurs,enrolling in an  Introduction to Business or  Small Business Management  course offered through their community college:

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A)  can be helpful by offering them an opportunity to meet experienced small business owners.
B)  would offer training equivalent to two years of on-the-job experience.
C)  would be most helpful after starting their business venture.
D)  is likely to be wasted time since college courses tend to be too theoretical.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 10

About 77 percent of SME owners have ten years of management experience or more.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A business plan is necessarily a bit vague since it is prepared prior to the beginning of business operations.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following would  not  be helpful in explaining why individuals accept the risks of business ownership?

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A)  The challenge of taking calculated risks.
B)  The sense of self-satisfaction and independence.
C)  The potential for profit and wealth.
D)  The desire to work fewer hours.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

As his college graduation nears,Manny has focused his attention on finding full time employment in the export business.He has decided to narrow his job search to jobs with a major corporation employing over 100 people.His job search strategy:

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A)  indicates that Manny's passion is to fulfill his dream of owning his own business.
B)  will likely limit his job prospects since most Canadian exporters are small businesses.
C)  makes sense because managerial skills are best developed by working for big firms.
D)  is smart because major corporations represent the most important source of employment growth in Canada.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

When comparing small businesses to their larger competitors,it is clear that:

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A)  small firms are slower to respond to opportunities than are large firms.
B)  bigger is always better.
C)  small firms often can offer more personalized customer services than big firms.
D)  small firms can always outperform big firms on a level playing field.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

One of the reasons people are willing to take the challenge of starting their own business is for independence.Give some examples why.

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Question 16

From a competitive standpoint,small businesses cannot expect to successfully compete with large corporations in international markets.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Small businesses often have advantages in international markets.All of the following are advantages many small businesses can offer  except :

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A)  a greater expertise in managing the paperwork required to sell goods in international markets.
B)  the ability to provide a wide variety of suppliers.
C)  the ability to ship goods more quickly.
D)  individualized customer service as opposed to impersonal corporate bureaucracies.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

To be considered part of a market,an individual must:

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A)  know the names and addresses of two or more sellers.
B)  have both a willingness to buy and the financial resources needed to buy.
C)  be a registered buyer.
D)  have made a purchase within the last 30 days.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Small business employs 48 percent of the total private labour force.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Entrepreneurs are less important now than in the past to the Canadian economy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Entrepreneurship and Starting a Small Business

One of the reasons people are willing to take the challenge of starting their own business is for independence.Give some examples why.

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A business plan is necessarily a bit vague since it is prepared prior to the beginning of business operations.

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Attracting qualified workers presents a problem for small businesses since they usually offer less money,fewer benefits,and less room for advancement than larger firms do.

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A group of experienced people from different areas of a business joined together to develop,produce,and market a new product is known as a(n) :

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For prospective entrepreneurs,enrolling in an Introduction to Business or Small Business Management course offered through their community college:

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Which of the following would not be helpful in explaining why individuals accept the risks of business ownership?

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Entrepreneurs are less important now than in the past to the Canadian economy.

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When comparing small businesses to their larger competitors,it is clear that:

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There are over 950,000 self-employed women in Canada as of 2012.

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As his college graduation nears,Manny has focused his attention on finding full time employment in the export business.He has decided to narrow his job search to jobs with a major corporation employing over 100 people.His job search strategy:

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Getting a business plan into the hands of the right people is nearly as important as getting the right information in the plan.

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Employees of small businesses often have greater job satisfaction than do employees of larger firms.One reason for this difference in job satisfaction is that employees of small businesses often:

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To be considered part of a market,an individual must:

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Small business employs 48 percent of the total private labour force.

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An effective business plan analyzes the competition and identifies the resources required to profitably serve a target market.

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The purpose of Industry Canada's SME Research and Statistics web site is to share data they have collected on small business in Canada.

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About 77 percent of SME owners have ten years of management experience or more.

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Small businesses often have advantages in international markets.All of the following are advantages many small businesses can offer except :

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From a competitive standpoint,small businesses cannot expect to successfully compete with large corporations in international markets.

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Most Canadians find their jobs in:

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