CH 1: AVENUES OF ACQUIRING BUSINESS
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What is one potential disadvantage of outsourcing certain business functions?

  • Tax benefits as lease payments can often be deducted as business expenses
  • Potential loss of control over certain business functions (correct)
  • Reduced initial capital expenditure
  • Flexibility to upgrade to newer assets

    • What is typically included in detailed service level agreements when outsourcing?

  • Conditions for early termination and asset return policies
  • Duration of the lease term and renewal options
  • Maintenance and repair responsibilities
  • Scope, quality, and timelines of work (correct)

    • What is one advantage of leasing assets rather than purchasing them outright?

  • Reduced initial capital expenditure (correct)
  • Overall cost over time may exceed the cost of purchasing the asset outright
  • Possible restrictions imposed by the lease agreement
  • The lessee does not own the asset and has no equity in it

    • Which of the following is a disadvantage of leasing assets?

    <p>The lessee does not own the asset and has no equity in it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is typically included in the contractual implications of a lease agreement?

    <p>Duration of the lease term and renewal options, maintenance and repair responsibilities, conditions for early termination and asset return policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one potential disadvantage of outsourcing that is not related to loss of control?

    <p>Risks associated with sharing sensitive data with third-party providers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a typical advantage of leasing assets?

    <p>The lessee does not own the asset and has no equity in it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential disadvantage of leasing assets compared to purchasing them outright?

    <p>Overall cost over time may exceed the cost of purchasing the asset outright</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a typical contractual implication of outsourcing?

    <p>Duration of the lease term and renewal options</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is franchising?

    <p>An arrangement where an entrepreneur pays fees to use an established brand's business model and system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential advantage of franchising?

    <p>Access to a proven business model and brand recognition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential disadvantage of franchising?

    <p>Limited operational autonomy due to the need to comply with the franchisor's guidelines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is outsourcing?

    <p>A process where a business hires external organizations to perform specific functions or processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential advantage of outsourcing?

    <p>Access to specialized skills and technologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential advantage of outsourcing?

    <p>Increased operational autonomy for the business</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a contractual implication of franchising?

    <p>Payment of initial fees and ongoing royalties to the franchisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a contractual implication of franchising?

    <p>Ability to operate in any location without territorial restrictions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a primary avenue for acquiring a business, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Leasing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key advantage of franchising mentioned in the text?

    <p>Training and support from the franchisor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one potential disadvantage of outsourcing that is not related to loss of control?

    <p>Risks associated with sharing sensitive data with third-party providers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a typical contractual implication of outsourcing?

    <p>Detailed service level agreements outlining the scope, quality, and timelines of work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a primary disadvantage of outsourcing as discussed in the text?

    <p>Reduced control over the outsourced processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a typical disadvantage of leasing assets compared to purchasing them outright?

    <p>Limited operational autonomy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential advantage of leasing assets rather than purchasing them outright?

    <p>Flexibility to upgrade to newer assets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential disadvantage of leasing assets compared to purchasing them outright?

    <p>The lessee does not own the asset and has no equity in it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a contractual implication of franchising according to the text?

    <p>Access to specialized skills and technologies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a typical contractual implication of a lease agreement?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key advantage of outsourcing business functions as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Cost savings on labor and operational expenses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a typical advantage of leasing assets?

    <p>Increased equity in the asset over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a typical disadvantage of leasing assets discussed in the text?

    <p>Higher initial setup costs and ongoing royalties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key disadvantage of franchising according to the text?

    <p>Limited operational autonomy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential disadvantage of outsourcing certain business functions?

    <p>Dependence on the vendor's reliability and performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a primary avenue for acquiring a business, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key advantage of leasing assets as discussed in the text?

    <p>Easier obtain financing due to established brand's track record.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential advantage of franchising?

    <p>Established brand recognition and customer base</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary disadvantage of outsourcing certain business functions according to the text?

    <p>Reduced control over the outsourced processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of outsourcing that is not mentioned in the text?

    <p>Loss of intellectual property and trade secrets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a contractual implication of franchising that is not mentioned in the text?

    <p>Minimum advertising and marketing expenditure requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information provided, which of the following statements about leasing is NOT true?

    <p>Leasing agreements often require compliance with the lessor's operational guidelines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential advantage of franchising?

    <p>Ability to set pricing and promotional strategies independently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about outsourcing is NOT supported by the information provided in the text?

    <p>Outsourcing agreements typically include non-solicitation clauses for employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information provided, which of the following is a potential disadvantage of franchising that is NOT mentioned in the text?

    <p>Difficulty in adapting to changing consumer preferences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about outsourcing is NOT true?

    <p>Outsourcing agreements typically include clauses prohibiting the outsourcing of core business functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about franchising is NOT true, based on the information provided in the text?

    <p>Franchisees have complete operational autonomy within their territory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information provided, which of the following is a potential advantage of leasing assets that is NOT mentioned in the text?

    <p>Reduced maintenance and repair costs for the lessee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential disadvantage of outsourcing?

    <p>Increased operational costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a typical contractual implication of a lease agreement, as per the text?

    <p>Equity ownership of the leased asset</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information provided, which of the following is a potential advantage of franchising that is NOT explicitly stated?

    <p>Established brand recognition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a potential disadvantage of leasing assets compared to purchasing them outright?

    <p>Limited flexibility to upgrade to newer assets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a typical contractual implication of outsourcing, as per the text?

    <p>Equity ownership and profit-sharing arrangements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information provided, which of the following statements about franchising is NOT accurate?

    <p>Franchisees typically pay ongoing royalty fees to the franchisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key advantage of leasing assets rather than purchasing them outright?

    <p>Tax benefits as lease payments can often be deducted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about outsourcing is NOT supported by the information provided in the text?

    <p>Outsourcing can reduce the need for in-house expertise and resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information provided, which of the following statements about leasing assets is accurate?

    <p>Leasing agreements often include clauses for early termination and asset return</p> Signup and view all the answers

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