Business and Society Philosophies Quiz

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According to Paul F. Camenisch, what is the role of profit in a business?

  • A personal gain for the owner
  • An incentive to respond to society's needs (correct)
  • The ends of the business
  • Irrelevant to societal needs

Based on Ronald F. Duska's view, what does he imply about the purpose versus motive in business?

  • Purpose and motive may differ in significance (correct)
  • Motive drives business more than purpose
  • Purpose is secondary to motive
  • Purpose and motive are interchangeable terms

In the context of types of business organizations, what distinguishes a corporation from a partnership?

  • Does not have a board of directors
  • No right of succession
  • Creation by operation of law (correct)
  • Owners are also the managers

Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with a businessperson based on the text?

<p>Enjoying taking risks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common subjective reason for individuals to put up a business according to the text?

<p>Starting a business to continue the legacy of the family (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Milton Friedman, what is the main objective for putting up a business?

<p>To make the firm more profitable (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental purpose of business activity?

<p>To satisfy human needs by creating products and services (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to French economist Jean-Baptise Say, how is an entrepreneur defined?

<p>A person shifting economic resources to areas of higher productivity and yield (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates an entrepreneur from a businessperson?

<p>Propelled by creative ideas and innovation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic is NOT typically associated with an entrepreneur?

<p>Avoiding new ways of accomplishing tasks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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