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THE WORLD OF WORK AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

1.

Positive work attitude most brings about

A.

social change.

B.

wage increase.

C.

increased output.

D.

improved in technology.

2.

Which of the following will help address the challenges of nepotism in Ghana?

A.

Denying graduates private sector jobs

B.

Recruiting quality personnel for public sector jobs

C.

Denying political opponents of managerial duties

D.

Providing conducive environment for self-employment

3.

One of the ways by which youth unemployment can be reduced in Ghana is by

A.

attending job fairs.

B.

devoting oneself to prayer.

C.

reading job advertisements.

D.

encouraging entrepreneurship.

4.

One essential measure that can help an entrepreneur to sustain his/her business is to

A.

acquire personal effects as future security.

B.

link-up with non-governmental organizations.

C.

rely on foreign aid for business expansion.

D.

plough back profit into the business.

5.

A major advantage of partnership is that

A.

there are no risk to be borne.

B.

there is unlimited liability.

C.

partners can raise funds through shares.

D.

risk is shared among partners.

6.

The reason for which governments give support to small-scale enterprises is to

A.

encourage entrepreneurship.

B.

create access to markets.

C.

encourage savings.

D.

gain popularity.

7.

Positive change in attitude at the workplace ultimately

A.

improves living standards.

B.

promotes peaceful co-existence.

C.

improves upon job creation.

D.

promotes social initiatives.

8.

In the globalization process, businesses cooperate through

A.

networks.

B.

computers.

C.

banks.

D.

education.

9.

A major avenue for accessing employment opportunities for the youth with skills in modern times is

A.

internet websites.

B.

labour offices.

C.

radio broadcasts.

D.

local newspapers.

10.

An entrepreneur can ensure the sustainability of his or her business by

A.

maintaining high quality products.

B.

depending on bank loans.

C.

selling shares to the public.

D.

relying on unskilled labour.

11.

Which of the following attitudes would employers expect from their employees?

A.

Pilfering at the work place

B.

Malingering at work

C.

Commitment to duty

D.

Disloyalty to colleagues

12.

People work mainly for

A.

financial reward and donation to the needy.

B.

financial reward and unplanned expenses.

C.

money to promote national development.

D.

money for personal use and charity.

13.

An entrepreneur can ensure sustainability of business through

A.

dependence on bank loans.

B.

maintenance of high quality products.

C.

reliance on unskilled labour.

D.

sales of shares to the public.

14.

Ploughing profit back enables the entrepreneur to

A.

benefit from tax exemptions.

B.

pay back bank loans.

C.

pay workers attractive wages.

D.

improve and expand business.

15.

Which of the following qualities can make an entrepreneur successful?

A.

Drive, provision of capital and supervision

B.

Evaluation, flexibility and diligence

C.

Organization, co-ordination and risk bearing

D.

Vision, courage and good judgement

16.

A worker needs to plan for his or her future mainly to

A.

enjoy fruitful retirement.

B.

enjoy travelling abroad.

C.

attain higher education.

D.

raise children.

17.

An example of positive attitude to work is

A.

avoiding absenteeism at work.

B.

improper dressing to work.

C.

improper way of talking to co-workers.

D.

refusing to be punctual.

18.

An entrepreneur can ensure the sustainability of a business through

A.

maintenance of high quality products.

B.

reliance on unskilled labour.

C.

the dependence on bank loans.

D.

sale of shares to the public.

19.

Industries that are controlled by the state are organized as

A.

co-operatives.

B.

government departments.

C.

municipal authorities.

D.

public co-operation.

20.

Which of the following is not ideal for securing funds for a business by an entrepreneur?

A.

Acquiring loan from the bank

B.

Engaging in lotto staking

C.

Personal savings

D.

Ploughing back profit

21.

Most employees in the public sector do not put in their best because

A.

the directors are authoritarians.

B.

the workload is too heavy for them.

C.

they hate being dictated to.

D.

they lack adequate motivation.

22.

The ultimate result of positive work attitude is

A.

competent human resource.

B.

improvement in technology.

C.

increased output.

D.

more hard work.

23.

To ensure sustainability of business, the entrepreneur should

A.

consult religious leaders for prayers.

B.

employ more university graduates.

C.

supply quality products to consumers.

D.

market the products through promotions.

24.

One major advantage of sole proprietorship is that

A.

decision making is fast.

B.

output is normally large.

C.

owner has limited liability.

D.

owner shares risks with family members.

25.

Which of the following situations is an effect of negative work attitude on the employees?

A.

Business fold up

B.

Loss of job

C.

Low productivity

D.

Shortage of raw materials

26.

Punctuality, diligence and regularity are recipe to

A.

fast productivity.

B.

high productivity.

C.

low productivity.

D.

moderate productivity.

27.

In a Joint Stock Company, risk is borne mainly by the

A.

brokers.

B.

employees.

C.

employers.

D.

shareholders.

28.

For an individual to be gainfully employed in Ghana, he or she must initially

A.

learn to write good curriculum vitae.

B.

make personal contacts.

C.

read newspapers for advertisements.

D.

acquire the relevant education and skills.

29.

One effect of positive attitude to work in Ghana is the

A.

attraction of foreign investment.

B.

creation of more leisure time for workers.

C.

extension of working hours.

D.

increase in labour union activities.

30.

A successful entrepreneur must be

A.

forceful in communal matters.

B.

imaginative in business organization.

C.

skillful in land matters.

D.

tactful in family matters.

31.

Which of the following options is not a contribution of enterprises to economic development?

A.

Constant misappropriation of funds by officials

B.

Introduction of new technologies to increase productivity

C.

Provision of employment opportunities to many people

D.

Provision of goods and services to meet the needs of the people

32.

The main cause of low productivity in Ghana is

A.

bureaucracy.

B.

inadequate incentives.

C.

inadequate supervision.

D.

nepotism.

33.

Many business enterprises incur unmanageable debts because they

A.

collect loans from the banks.

B.

do not plan their income and expenditure well.

C.

live or set up businesses in urban centres.

D.

work with people outside family circles.

34.

The major reason for low productivity in the public sector is

A.

bureaucracy.

B.

lack of skilled personnel.

C.

negative work attitude.

D.

nepotism.

35.

A successful business is guided by the principle of

A.

bureaucracy.

B.

duty consciousness.

C.

democracy.

D.

work ethics.

36.

Which of the following options is not an important means by which the private entrepreneur can sustain his or her business?

A.

Applying higher skills and technology

B.

Having a huge amount of capital

C.

Maintaining high quality products

D.

Separating personal and business accounts

37.

A quality of an entrepreneur is

A.

decision making.

B.

innovativeness.

C.

risk bearing.

D.

supervision.

38.

In a business enterprise, the combination of factors of production is the role of the

A.

entrepreneur.

B.

board of directors.

C.

sales manager.

D.

shareholders.

39.

Which of the following conditions is an advantage of Private Join Stock Company?

A.

Account are exposed for public scrutiny

B.

Enjoyment of government subvention

C.

Enjoyment of limited liability

D.

Quick decision-making

40.

One factor which has hindered capital formation for businesses in Ghana is

A.

brain drain.

B.

environmental hazards.

C.

low incomes.

D.

rural-urban migration.

41.

A person who uses available resources and skills to produce goods and services is referred to as

A.

a businessman.

B.

an entrepreneur.

C.

a producer.

D.

a retailer.

42.

Productivity can be reduced by the following factors except

A.

inappropriate technology.

B.

low dependency ratio.

C.

low quality workforce.

D.

poor condition of service.

43.

To improve productivity at the work place, managers and employers must allow workers to participate in

A.

communal labour.

B.

decision making.

C.

political campaign.

D.

trade fairs.

44.

The problem of unemployment in the Ghanaian society can be minimized by

A.

discouraging rural-urban migration.

B.

encouraging early marriages.

C.

providing entrepreneurial training.

D.

shortening the duration of education.

45.

One reason why an individual buys shares in a company is to receive a profit called

A.

dividend.

B.

income.

C.

premium.

D.

returns.

46.

A business organization which two or more people pool their resources together to establish is called

A.

co-operative societies.

B.

joint stock company.

C.

partnership.

D.

public corporation.

47.

Which of the following conditions is not a contributing factor to the shortage of entrepreneurs in Ghana?

A.

Executive bureaucracy

B.

Lack of credit facilities

C.

Lack of proper career guidance

D.

Poor infrastructure development.

48.

To set up a business enterprise, the first thing the entrepreneur needs to do is to

A.

conduct market survey.

B.

explore talent in the field.

C.

market the product.

D.

provide the needed capital.

49.

Poor attitude to work leads to

A.

high financial losses.

B.

low prices of goods.

C.

low technology.

D.

poor communication.

50.

One advantage of Joint Stock Company is that, its shareholders have

A.

company code.

B.

large capital.

C.

limited liability.

D.

secure tenure.

51.

The democratic method of selecting representatives is mostly employed in

A.

co-operative societies.

B.

partnerships.

C.

private joint stock companies.

D.

public corporations.

52.

Poor sanitation at the work place leads to

A.

decrease in accident.

B.

decrease in productivity.

C.

high profit margins.

D.

increase in productivity.

53.

Any lawful endeavour undertaken by an individual to earn a living is referred to as

A.

attitude

B.

productivity.

C.

skill.

D.

work.

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