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What is emphasized as a critical aspect for running a business efficiently?
What is emphasized as a critical aspect for running a business efficiently?
- Minimizing employee benefits
- High employee turnover
- Effective scale of business (correct)
- Ignoring market changes
What is typically expected from an average businessman in terms of work hours?
What is typically expected from an average businessman in terms of work hours?
- Longer work hours (correct)
- Regular office hours
- Flexible work hours
- Shorter work hours
Which characteristic is necessary for the owner of a business according to the content?
Which characteristic is necessary for the owner of a business according to the content?
- Focus on day-to-day operations
- Willingness to liquidate quickly
- Ability to delegate responsibilities
- A calculating mindset toward profitability (correct)
Why is flexibility highlighted as important in business management?
Why is flexibility highlighted as important in business management?
What is a key daily responsibility of business decision-makers?
What is a key daily responsibility of business decision-makers?
What is suggested as a potential consequence for owners if a business fails?
What is suggested as a potential consequence for owners if a business fails?
How does the content describe the relationship between managers and owners?
How does the content describe the relationship between managers and owners?
What feeling is compared to the business owner's responsibility towards their business?
What feeling is compared to the business owner's responsibility towards their business?
What is the primary focus of business administration as described?
What is the primary focus of business administration as described?
What is the first social responsibility of a business?
What is the first social responsibility of a business?
Why is it essential for managers to consider the business alongside administration?
Why is it essential for managers to consider the business alongside administration?
Which group is considered a key stakeholder in a business?
Which group is considered a key stakeholder in a business?
What is implied about management in modern contexts?
What is implied about management in modern contexts?
How should business organizations view their role in society?
How should business organizations view their role in society?
What type of risks do entrepreneurs face according to the content?
What type of risks do entrepreneurs face according to the content?
What is a significant moral responsibility of a business organization?
What is a significant moral responsibility of a business organization?
Which of the following describes a basic decision in business?
Which of the following describes a basic decision in business?
What legal responsibilities do business organizations have?
What legal responsibilities do business organizations have?
What is indicated by the phrase 'the worst is that business dictates the organization design'?
What is indicated by the phrase 'the worst is that business dictates the organization design'?
What can businesses support to fulfill their social responsibilities?
What can businesses support to fulfill their social responsibilities?
What is the role of management in relation to business administration?
What is the role of management in relation to business administration?
Why is it important for businesses to ensure stakeholder satisfaction?
Why is it important for businesses to ensure stakeholder satisfaction?
How is a pioneer in a business field characterized?
How is a pioneer in a business field characterized?
What is one of the roles of business in economic development?
What is one of the roles of business in economic development?
What is a key reason for dividing businesses into manageable units?
What is a key reason for dividing businesses into manageable units?
What trend is observed regarding service industries compared to manufacturing industries?
What trend is observed regarding service industries compared to manufacturing industries?
What management structure is becoming more common in modern businesses?
What management structure is becoming more common in modern businesses?
How has the perspective on ownership interest and management changed?
How has the perspective on ownership interest and management changed?
What is a historical perspective on the roles of owners and managers?
What is a historical perspective on the roles of owners and managers?
What does the cobbler's preparation for shoe repair illustrate about business?
What does the cobbler's preparation for shoe repair illustrate about business?
How can a business minimize known uncertainties and risks?
How can a business minimize known uncertainties and risks?
What may happen to a cobbler's business due to technological changes?
What may happen to a cobbler's business due to technological changes?
What role does competition play in a business's scale of operation?
What role does competition play in a business's scale of operation?
What is implied about the risks associated with investment in a business?
What is implied about the risks associated with investment in a business?
What is emphasized about sales anticipation in business?
What is emphasized about sales anticipation in business?
What can be inferred about the scale of operation in small businesses compared to large retailers?
What can be inferred about the scale of operation in small businesses compared to large retailers?
What does the potential decline in the cobbler's business due to changing fashion trends signify?
What does the potential decline in the cobbler's business due to changing fashion trends signify?
Why is liquidity important for a business?
Why is liquidity important for a business?
What effect does fostering competition have on business stability?
What effect does fostering competition have on business stability?
What can lead to an increase in the price of transportation?
What can lead to an increase in the price of transportation?
How can technology changes affect product sales?
How can technology changes affect product sales?
What is a consequence of changes in consumer preferences on the saree market?
What is a consequence of changes in consumer preferences on the saree market?
What must management consider to understand competition?
What must management consider to understand competition?
What impact has globalization had on competition in business?
What impact has globalization had on competition in business?
Which industry significantly contributes to environmental changes affecting other businesses?
Which industry significantly contributes to environmental changes affecting other businesses?
Flashcards
Business Risk
Business Risk
The inherent uncertainty of whether products or services will sell, leading to potential losses for the business.
Anticipating Sales
Anticipating Sales
The act of taking actions to prepare for potential sales, despite not knowing if they will occur.
Scale of Operation
Scale of Operation
The level of activity or volume of operations a business undertakes.
Forecasting Business
Forecasting Business
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Minimizing Uncertainty
Minimizing Uncertainty
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Excess Income
Excess Income
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Competitive Scale of Business Operations
Competitive Scale of Business Operations
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Adapting to Technological Change
Adapting to Technological Change
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Scale of Business
Scale of Business
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Business Overheads
Business Overheads
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Importance of Ownership
Importance of Ownership
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Business Flexibility
Business Flexibility
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Holistic Business View
Holistic Business View
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Business Forecasting
Business Forecasting
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Profitability as a Goal
Profitability as a Goal
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Business Management: Integral to Overall Management
Business Management: Integral to Overall Management
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Business' Dependence on Management
Business' Dependence on Management
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Managing the Business, Not just Administering
Managing the Business, Not just Administering
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Basic Business Decisions
Basic Business Decisions
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Entrepreneur's Risk
Entrepreneur's Risk
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Entrepreneur vs. Businessman
Entrepreneur vs. Businessman
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Business Problems
Business Problems
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Management Problems
Management Problems
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Bifurcation of Ownership and Management
Bifurcation of Ownership and Management
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Growth of Service Industries
Growth of Service Industries
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Business Alliances and Partnerships
Business Alliances and Partnerships
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Inseparable Ownership and Risk
Inseparable Ownership and Risk
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What is the first social responsibility of a business?
What is the first social responsibility of a business?
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What is the responsibility of a business towards its stakeholders?
What is the responsibility of a business towards its stakeholders?
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How are businesses considered corporate citizens?
How are businesses considered corporate citizens?
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How do businesses balance profits with social responsibility?
How do businesses balance profits with social responsibility?
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What is the responsibility of a business towards its employees?
What is the responsibility of a business towards its employees?
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What legal responsibilities do businesses have?
What legal responsibilities do businesses have?
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How can businesses engage in social responsibility beyond legal obligations
How can businesses engage in social responsibility beyond legal obligations
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How do businesses contribute to economic development?
How do businesses contribute to economic development?
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Business Liquidity
Business Liquidity
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Fostering Competition
Fostering Competition
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Competitive Industry
Competitive Industry
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Substitute Industry
Substitute Industry
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Composite Industry
Composite Industry
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Input Industry
Input Industry
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Process Industry
Process Industry
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Technology's Impact on Product Demand
Technology's Impact on Product Demand
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Study Notes
Business Risks and Uncertainties
- Businesses operate in a constantly changing environment with inherent uncertainties
- Risk-taking is essential; entrepreneurs invest in resources (space, time, equipment, skills) before knowing if sales will materialize
- Cobbler example: invests in resources then waits for customers; success hinges on customer demand
- Technological advancements (e.g., canvas shoes replacing leather) can disrupt businesses
- Businesses attempt to minimize uncertainty through smaller operational scales
- Operational size is influenced by competitor strategies, market demand (superstores vs. neighborhood shops)
- Balancing costs and potential growth or insurance for future uncertainties is vital
Minimizing Uncertainty and Risks
- Businesses aim to minimize known uncertainties by controlling operation size
- Finding an optimal scale that covers costs and provides a buffer for future uncertainties
- Competitive landscape dictates scale, influencing decision-making in response to competitors
- Large and small businesses coexist, selling similar products/services
- Efficiency, minimizing overhead costs is central to business survival
- Businesses have to work harder (longer hours, greater flexibility) to balance costs and profits
- Competitive pricing and product innovation is necessary for success
- The business owner must manage the business and be flexible to changing market demands
Ownership and Entrepreneurial Characteristics
- Ownership is crucial for business continuity and growth (individual or group)
- Frequent daily decisions about what, how, and at what price to exchange goods/services are necessary
- Business decisions must adapt to fast-changing circumstances in real-time
- Profitability requires shrewd planning and a holistic perspective
- Owner's responsibility extends from day-to-day decisions to larger business strategy
- Business ownership is a long-term commitment, liquidation (selling) is an extreme option
- Owners maintain an ownership perspective while managers may not maintain this focus
Business Administration, Evolution, and Management
- Blending business and management (business administration): owners manage business concepts while managers oversee day-to-day operations
- Business survival is paramount for management to succeed
- If administration doesn't focus on the business aspects, overall success is jeopardized
- Business dictates organizational design and challenges to managers
- Management encompasses more than just administration, incorporating a holistic understanding of business
- Understanding and controlling business and its management operations are crucial for long-term success
True or False Questions (Check your progress)
- 1: Managing an organization IS the purpose of management; managing the actual business IS a tool for implementing this purpose;
- 2: Entrepreneurs take on risks involved in introducing innovative products, services, or business concepts;
- 3: Defining what to exchange, at what price, and how to recover the exchange price frequently occurs—not just once every few months;
- 4: Individuals who pioneer a business in a new way are "entrepreneurs", not "businessmen." Those who follow the idea are "businessmen."
Business Problems and Management Problems
- Problem: The owner feels they should not have gone into the garment business.
- Responsibility: Though business runs for survival, it must not disregard social interests and maintain social responsibility
- Supply: The first responsibility is offering goods/services of adequate quality
- Stakeholders: Caring adequately for and promoting the growth of stakeholders (owners, shareholders, employees, creditors) is crucial business responsibility
- Citizenship: Businesses are corporate citizens with responsibilities to society.
Competition and Business Management Considerations
- Competition is essential for businesses to adhere to social conduct however it creates instability and uncertainty.
- Different types of competition arise through industry types, substitutable products/services, production inputs and processes.
- External factors affect consumers, their preferences, and demands and impact businesses.
- Businesses have to react to external changes in the market.
- Competition has intensified with Globalization and Privatization
- To control costs, businesses can be divided into manageable units.
- Changes in technology impact both existing businesses and consumers.
- Business division and specialization will allow businesses to compete more effectively
- Changes in the market require reorganization and adjustments
- Businesses need to manage their cash flow to meet their financial obligations adequately
- Liquidity, profitability, and financial management are important for business management but are not always prioritized by all managers
Ownership Role in Management
- Traditionally, ownership and management were separate; owners provided capital, managers focused on operations
- Now, owners recognize the importance of strategic and operational management, both are necessary for business development
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This quiz explores critical aspects of running a business efficiently, emphasizing characteristics necessary for business owners and the expectations of managers. It investigates the relationship between management and ownership, the social responsibilities of businesses, and the importance of flexibility in decision-making processes.
