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HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

2ND SEMESTER - 1ST QUARTER EXAMINATION
BESR (FACE TO FACE)
(GRADE 12-ABM)

Name: Score:
Date: Teacher: Marc Bernelle Buhale
Directions: Read the instructions carefully. Strictly no erasures and alteration. First to shout happy new year
will be given extra points.

Test I: Multiple Choice. Box the correct answer. No erasures. Alteration of answers will be considered
wrong. (1 point each)
1. Which of the following policies refer to the advancement of an employee to a position of better privileges
and pay, increased job responsibilities, and a more prominent job profile?
a. Promotion b. Retention c. Intellectual property rights d. Recruitment
2. Wilson wants to advertise the products that he sells in his online shop. Which among these actions
should he take to promote just and fair competition?
a. He should include truthful information about the products he offers.
b. He should sell his products at a much lower price than his competitors.
c. He should hire a professional photographer to make his products appear differently.
d. He should employ commenters to post positive feedback on his page.
3. Which of the following refers to the equitable treatment of employees and customers?
a. Fairness
b. distribution dilemma
c. personnel relations
d. customer relations
4. Which ethical issue is involved when a business establishment raises the price of goods when costs
increase but does not lower it once costs decrease?
a. Fair customer relations
b. Fair communication
c. Fair competition
d. Fair personnel relations
5. Company ABC provides courier delivery service. At present, only two companies offer the same type of
service. How can Company ABC avoid anti-competitive activities and treat their customers with fairness?
a. Company ABC should set its price based on the quality and cost of its services.
b. Company ABC should talk with its competitor to agree on an advantageous price for their
customers..
c. Company ABC should not enter the market already dominated by the competitor company.
d. Company ABC should provide different pricing options or conditions for the same transactions.
6. Which of the following actions are considered fair competition?
a. examining the strengths and weaknesses of competitors
b. dividing the market among competitors to gain dominance
c. coordinating with competitors to agree on a selling price
d. setting the price of products at an extremely low level
7. What action should the business do to ensure fair customer relations in their organization?
a. Institute standards and apply them consistently.
b. Provide incentives to all employees.
c. Only hire employees who have good morals.
d. Conduct a background check on all employees.
8. What environmental indicator is analyzed by the change in precipitation and the frequency of storms?
 a. Climate Indicators
b. Air Indicators
c. Water Indicators
d. Land Indicators
9. What environmental indicator is analyzed by examining the biodiversity and the status of conserved
areas?
a. Wildlife and Habitat Indicators c. Air Indicators
b. Water Indicators d. Climate Indicators
10. In a distribution dilemma, entrepreneurs weigh the trade offs between __________________ and
equity.
a. efficiency c. fairness
b. environmental protection d. competition
11. Which of the following statements describe environmental management?
a. It provides the needs of the present generation without compromising the resources of future
generations.
b. It is a business process that observes, monitors, develops, and implements environmental policies.

c. It is the idea that businesses activities should have no negative impact at all on the environment.

d. It is a guideline that businesses must follow to adhere to the sustainable development goals.
12. The United Nations outlined four important dimensions to achieve sustainable development. Which of
the following is not included in these dimensions?
a. Environment b. Politics c. Culture d. Economy
13. Sergio is starting to recruit new employees for his company. A member of an indigenous group applied
for one of the positions. Which of the following actions promote inclusion and diversity in the workplace?
a. evaluating the applicant based on evidence and merit
b. conducting a thorough background check on the applicants cultural roots
c. assessing the advantages and disadvantages of the applicant’s cultural roots
d. assimilating the applicant to the practices and norms of city people
14. The traffic situation in EDSA is getting worse as time passes by. According to experts, too many
vehicles will emit too much air pollutants that make the air polluted and might cause harmful impacts on
human health. What environmental indicator analyzes this kind of situation?
a. Water Indicator c. Wildlife and Habitat Indicator
b. Air Indicator d. Climate Indicator
15. Which of the following actions demonstrate the extended product responsibility as an approach to
environmental management?
a. Constructing a facility that harnesses solar power for the community, which will offset the volume of
greenhouse gases emitted by consumers
b. Changing the packaging of beverage products from plastic bottles to water containers and
establishing a facility to recycle these paper containers
c. Gathering information on the environmental effects of extraction, manufacturing, distribution, use,
and disposal of the product
d. Designing the factory wherein the grease by-products will then be converted to biofuel and used in
the following production stage
16. Which of the following actions demonstrate carbon neutrality as an approach to environmental
management?
a. Changing the packaging of beverage products from plastic bottles to water containers and
establishing a facility to recycle these paper containers
b. Constructing a facility that harnesses solar power for the community, which will offset the volume of
greenhouse gases emitted by consumers
c. Gathering information on the environmental effects of extraction, manufacturing, distribution, use,
and disposal of the product
d. Designing the factory wherein the grease by-products will then be converted to biofuel and used in
the following production stage
17. Which of the following is not considered an intellectual property?
a. Copyright on original artistic
 b. Information on economic data
c. Trademark on brands and symbols
d. Parent on inventions and creations
18. Which of the following is an example of environmental degradation?
a. extraction of minerals
b. depletion of natural resources
c. scarcity of raw materials
d. rehabilitation of forests
19. During pandemic and economic downturn, which action shows that the entrepreneur or a corporation is
being responsible for its internal stakeholders?
a. Donating food and other goods to those who are in need
b. Implementing policies and strategies to keep the business afloat
c. Acquiring soft assets in a manner which recognizes intellectual property
d. Implementing a merit-based hiring policy to assess
20. Which of the following actions demonstrate industrial ecology as an approach to environmental
management?
a. Constructing a facility that harnesses solar power for the community, which will offset the volume of
greenhouse gases emitted by consumers.
b. Designing the factory wherein the grease by-products will then be converted to biofuel and used in
the following production stage.
c. Changing the packaging of beverage products from plastic bottles to water containers and
establishing a facility to recycle these paper containers.
d. Gathering information on the environmental effects of extraction, manufacturing, distribution, use,
and disposal of the product.
21. What do you call the study of the fundamental principle of life that talks about the nature of knowledge,
reality and existence?
a. Promoting inclusion and diversity
b. Ensuring workplace is safety
c. Releasing truthful advertisements
d. Giving fair wages, salaries and benefits
22. Which of the following statements describes a valid critique on the carbon neutrality approach?
a. Zero carbon is impossible to achieve since all human activities require energy and natural resources.

b. Carbon neutrality is unfair because different countries emit different amounts of greenhouse gases.

c. Carbon offsetting may absolve the failure of companies to reduce their own emissions.
d. Reducing carbon emissions by using renewable sources of energy is expensive and counter
productive.
23. Which of the following statements synthesizes the essence of sustainable development goals?
a. The sustainable development goals are targets that all governments must achieve by 2030 to
ensure that future generations will reap development benefits.
b. The sustainable development goals are the product of cooperation between governments,
businesses and civil society organizations, indicating a change in the world’s mindset.
c. The sustainable development goals link the crucial achievements in economic, social, cultural, and
environmental development to ensure the quality of life in the future.
d. The sustainable development goals are targets that all individuals, businesses, and institutions must
adhere to demonstrate fairness.
24. What do you call the international standard that provides requirements on certifying environmental
management systems?
a. Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA)
b. environmental management system
c. ISO 14001
d. environmental policy
25. Which of the following statements defines an environmental management system?
a. a standard framework for certifying the quality of environmental programs and initiatives
 b. an approach to environmental management that allows for continuous improvements
c. a set of guidelines to follow to avoid and minimize the environmental impact of business activities

d. an expression of a business’s commitment to society to protect the environment

26. Which is the proper arrangement of the EMS cycle’s five key elements ?
a. I. planning
II. implementation and operation
III. checking and corrective action
IV. management review
V. environmental policy
b. I. environmental policy
II. implementation and operation
III. checking and corrective action
IV. planning
V. management review
c. I. environmental policy
II. planning
III. implementation and operation
IV. checking and corrective action
V. management review
d. I. implementation and operation
II. planning
III. checking and corrective action
IV. management review
V. environmental policy
27. Which stage of the EMS cycle determines the environmental objectives and targets?
a. environmental policy b. implementation and operation c. planning d. management
review
28. Karlo is a talented scriptwriter. He wants to protect the plays that he has written before he submits
them to production companies. How can Karlo protect his scripts?
a. by applying for a trademark for his works
b. by applying for a patent for his works
c. by applying for a trade secret for his works
d. by applying for a copyright for his works
29. Which stage of the EMS cycle aims to produce a new and improved environmental action plan?
a. environmental policy.
b. implementation and operation.
c. management review.
d. checking and corrective action.
30. Mr. Gonzales is an employee of XYZ Company. He received an invitation to attend a training and
orientation about the company’s environmental management system. Which stage of the EMS cycle is XYZ
Company currently doing?
a. checking and corrective action
b. Planning
c. implementation and operation
d. management review
31. Which of the following demonstrates how a bad cash management policy can affect internal
stakeholders?
a. The enterprise can not settle its current obligations to lenders.
b. The enterprise can not assure investors of its profitability.
c. The enterprise can not pay the accounts payable to suppliers on time.
d. The enterprise can not pay the salaries of their employees on time.
32. Which of the following statements best justifies the need for entrepreneurs to recognize their
responsibility towards external stakeholders?
a. Businesses need to maintain a positive image to gain investments. Engaging in unfair business
practices can put the business in a bad light and drive away investors.
 b. Businesses need to continuously increase their profits. Consumers are more likely to support
companies who are responsible, just, and fair.
c. Businesses need to abide by state laws and regulations. Engaging in unfair business practices will
have adverse effects on their legal standing and operations.
d. Businesses exist to provide for society’s needs. They are expected to contribute positively to the
social and economic development of the community.
33. Which unethical business practice involves the presentation of exaggerated product characteristics?
a. Unfair trade competition
b. Fraud
c. Non-respect of agreements
d. Unfair communication
34. How can a business entity show fairness towards investors?
a. Maintain close coordination with investors
b. Check the investors’ background before accepting their offers
c. Distribute all profits gained as dividends
d. Report accurate financial statements
35. The management team of S Corp is in the process of designing their EMS action plan. They agreed
that the environmental policy of S Corp will be to “reduce waste, save energy, and support biodiversity.”
What is the next step they should take?
a. Conduct training for employees and partners to help them understand their role and responsibility.
b. Gather data on whether business operations are meeting the environmental policy, objectives, and
targets.
c. Allocate financial, human, and material resources to the environmental policy and aims.
d. Determine which aspects of business operations negatively affect people and the environment.
36. Company A is done with the implementation of the EMS. Now, they are evaluating if the EMS reaches
its objectives and targets. Which EMS key step illustrates the situation?
a. implementation and operation.
b. planning.
c. environmental policy.
d. checking and corrective action.
37. Which of the following statements shows a good EMS target?
a. Minimize the usage of plastic by implementing eco-bag days during MWF.
b. Maintain proper waste disposal and management within the community.
c. Recycle materials by turning them into eco-bricks and donating to nonprofit organizations.
d. Using a 2018 baseline, reduce sanitary waste from normal operations by 25% by 2024.
38. According to Caroll’s Pyramid Model, what is the correct order of the four levels of CSR starting from
the base to the top?
a. legal, economic, philanthropic, ethical.
b. economic, ethical, legal, philanthropic
c. philanthropic, ethical, legal, economic.
d. economic, legal, ethical, philanthropic.
39. Which model uses a Venn diagram to illustrate the relationship among CSR elements?
a. Cost-Benefit Model.
b. Concentric Circles Model.
c. Pyramid Model.
d. Intersecting Circles Model.
40. Which group of models assumes that the elements of corporate social responsibility are mutually
exclusive?
a. Pyramid Model and Concentric Circles Model.
b. Intersecting Circles Model and Concentric Circles Model.
c. Pyramid Model, Intersecting Circles Model, and Concentric Circles Model.
d. Pyramid Model and Intersecting Circles Model.
41. Providing academic support and scholarship grants to out-of-school youths is an example of
________________________ responsibility.?
a. philanthropic.
b. ethical.
 c. economic.
d. Legal
42. Which group of models assumes that economic responsibility is the core obligation of businesses?
a. Pyramid Model and Concentric Circles Model.
b. Pyramid Model and Intersecting Circles Model.
c. Intersecting Circles Model and Concentric Circles Model.
d. Pyramid Model, Intersecting Circles Model, and Concentric Circles Model.
43. Mr. Cruz is the CEO of Company ABC. He believes that his company must earn a profit first before he
can help the people in his community. What model of corporate social responsibility best illustrates his
principle?
a. Pyramid Model of CSR.
b. Intersecting Circles Model of CSR.
c. Concentric Circle Model of CSR.
d. Social Benefit-Cost Framework.
44. Company XYZ wants to let its customers know that the company is a socially responsible company by
fulfilling its legal responsibilities. Which of the following actions should they take?
a. Announce that the company is 100% compliant with standards and regulations.
b. Post documentation of the tree-planting and environmental protection workshops conducted.
c. Make a copy of the company's code of ethics available through its website.
d. Release information on how the company improves the efficiency of its production processes.
45. Company DEF wants to let its employees know that the company is a socially-responsible organization
that fulfills its ethical responsibility. Which of the following actions should Company DEF take?
a. Conduct training and workshops on eliminating discriminatory and unfair practices in the
workplace.
b. Draw up plans to increase the efficiency of work processes and maximize the company's resources.
c. Encourage employees to participate in the company's numeracy and literacy program.
d. Provide copies of relevant laws and regulations concerning the company's operations.
46. Jan is an entrepreneur who established a community pantry beside the grocery store he operates.
Community members can go to the pantry, donate their excess goods, and/or take what they need. Jan
regularly donates grocery items into the pantry. He said he does not care if his profits are affected as long
as his business can help those in need. What CSR model does Jan adhere to?
a. Intersecting Circles Model.
b. Pyramid Model.
c. Concentric Circles Model.
d. Cost-Benefit Framework.
47. Company RST hired Marie as its consultant for the corporate social responsibility program. She
adheres to the Concentric Circles Model of CSR. Company RST is considering how much funds they should
allocate for their CSR programs. Which of the following pieces of advice will Marie provide?
a. "Company RST should integrate its economic and social objectives so that funding decisions would
serve both.".
b. "Company RST should prioritize its budget, investment, and dividend plans first before allocating
funds for CSR programs.".
c. "Company RST should determine the target social impact and benefits first then allocate sufficient
funds to deliver them.".
d. "Company RST should weigh the program's cost and benefits to the company and the society to
determine funding requirements."
48. Which of the following refers to how businesses fulfill their ethical, legal, and economic obligations?
a. Corporate citizenship.
b. Corporate philanthropy.
c. Corporate responsibility.
d. Corporate social responsibility.
49. What kind of perceptions do corporate social responsibility activities generate?
a. Favorable and unfavorable perceptions.
b. Only favorable perceptions.
c. Only unfavorable perceptions.
d. No perceptions are generated
 50. Which of the following is not a factor in determining a business's corporate citizenship?
a. the altruistic intention for giving back to society.
b. the extent of fulfilling its legal obligations.
c. the blend of social responsibility in business operations.
d. the creativity in giving back while maintaining profitability.

Prepared by:

MARC BERNELLE G. BUHALE

Subject Teacher

Checked:

KATHRINA T. CABADOR
SHS Curriculum Coordinator

Approved:

EDUVIGIS G. GANDIONCO
Secondary School Principal
TEST II: MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A 31.D
2. A 32.D
3. A 33.D
4. A 34.D
5. A 35.D
6. A 36.D
7. A 37.D
8. A 38.D
9. A 39.D
10.A 40.D
11.B 41.A
12.B 42.A
13.B 43.A
14.B 44.A
15.B 45.A
16.B 46.A
17.B 47.A
18.B 48.A
19.B 49.A
20.B 50.A
21.C
22.C
23.C
24.C
25.C
26.C
27.C
28.C
29.C
30.C