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What type of ownership characterizes an economic system without freedom of choice for companies?

  • Cooperative ownership
  • State ownership (correct)
  • Joint venture ownership
  • Private ownership

    • A system with both state and private ownership of the means of production encourages competition.

    True

    Name one prerequisite for both economic systems mentioned.

    Use of production factors

    A key principle that must be maintained in an economic system is ________ efficiency.

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

    What is a crucial factor for maintaining solvency in an economic system?

    <p>Liquidity management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the economic principles with their descriptions:

    <p>Economic efficiency = Optimal use of resources Financial equilibrium = Maintaining solvency State ownership = Ownership by government Private ownership = Ownership by individuals or companies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an economic system with no competition, companies are incentivized to innovate.

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

    What must be complied with to ensure an efficient economic system?

    <p>Principle of economic efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a characteristic of a socialist centrally planned economy?

    <p>State ownership of resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a capitalist market economy, the government plays a significant role in regulating prices.

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

    What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where the market regulates supply, demand, and prices?

    <p>The invisible hand of the market</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a capitalist market economy, control is primarily via the __________ system.

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

    Which economic system focuses on 'plan fulfilment' by the government?

    <p>Socialist centrally planned economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Private property is a defining feature of a socialist centrally planned economy.

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

    Match the economic characteristics with their corresponding economic systems:

    <p>Centralized control = Socialist centrally planned economy Market regulates prices = Capitalist market economy State ownership = Socialist centrally planned economy Private property = Capitalist market economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which economist is known for introducing the concept of the 'invisible hand'?

    <p>Adam Smith</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do marketing companies aim to do?

    <p>Raise a need for products customers didn't know they had</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Deficit needs must be satisfied before self-realization needs.

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

    What must people satisfy to engage in economic activity?

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

    Consumers can be either private or __________ entities.

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

    Which of the following is NOT classified as a producer?

    <p>Tax-funded roads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of companies with their examples:

    <p>Producers = Hospitals Consumers = Government services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Companies operate independently of their customer base.

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

    What two broad categories are companies divided into?

    <p>Producers and Consumers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in the product development process?

    <p>Idea search</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Design and functionality are considered separately in product development.

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

    What stage follows the idea selection in the product development process?

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

    The process of improving the product based on market feedback is called __________.

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

    Which of the following elements is NOT included in product design considerations?

    <p>Market size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Product packaging is irrelevant to the overall success of the product.

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

    What is the purpose of conducting market surveys during the product development process?

    <p>To gather feedback and validate product concepts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following product development steps with their descriptions:

    <p>Product launch = Introducing the product to the market Prototyping = Creating a working model of the product Idea search = Generating new ideas for products Optimization = Improving the product based on feedback</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary focus of corporate management?

    <p>Making strategic decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Financial markets are exclusively concerned with sales revenue.

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

    What does the term 'just in time' production refer to?

    <p>A production strategy that aims to reduce inventory costs by receiving goods only as they are needed in the production process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ________ markets deal with the procurement of production factors.

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

    Match the following elements of business with their definitions:

    <p>Corporate controlling = Management of financial performance Revenue = Total income generated from sales Costs = Expenses incurred by a business Marketing = Promotion and selling of products or services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area employs approximately three-quarters of the workforce in Germany?

    <p>Service sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Corporate operational accounting is not related to decision-making.

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

    Identify a key benefit of using a 'just in time' production system.

    <p>Reduces inventory costs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ________ markets encompass the sale of goods and services.

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

    What aspect of corporate management involves ensuring the existence of the company?

    <p>Strategic planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to funds raised by a company from its owners?

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

    Long-term assets are typically used in production for more than one year.

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

    What is the term used for the market where companies sell goods and services to each other?

    <p>Business to Business (B2B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ___ refers to the resources necessary to produce goods or services.

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

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Equity = Funds from ownership Debt = Funds raised through borrowing Profit = Earnings after expenses Supplies = Necessary items for production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not part of the capital sources?

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

    The operating institution is responsible for managing money and equity markets.

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

    Define 'kaution' as mentioned in financial terms.

    <p>Deposit or guarantee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Accounts that track income and expenses are known as ___ and controlling.

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

    Match the following concepts with their market context:

    <p>Sourcing = Acquiring needed resources Storage = Keeping goods until sold Sales = Transferring goods to consumers Marketing = Promoting products to customers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of finance in a business context?

    <p>Capital management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Finished goods are products ready for sale.

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

    What does 'vorräte' refer to in English?

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

    The relationship between the quantity of goods sold and their price can be expressed as ___ times price.

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

    Study Notes

    Agenda

    • The agenda details a schedule for a course on Business Administration
    • Topics include Introduction, Basics of Business Administration, Material, Production, Marketing, Objectives, Management, Organization, Human Resources, Financing and Investment, Accounting/Controlling, and Mega Trends and Perspectives.

    Introduction (What?)

    • Course objective: Understanding Business Administration/Management as a Science
    • Identifying relevant Cornerstones of Business Administration
    • Learning to understand a Company as an Organism, preparing for future courses
    • Changing perspective from Customer to Producer.

    Introduction (The Operating Institution)

    • The operating institution's structure includes Sourcing (materials, operating resources, human resources), Supplies (asset, inventory), Storage (products, goods), and Market (government, private businesses, households, individuals)
    • Accounting and Controlling is a crucial part of the institution, related to Finance (equity, debt) and Government (taxes, fees)
    • Concepts like "just in time" production and subventions from a public body are explained as well.

    Introduction (Company Overview)

    • The company structure diagram displays connected elements: financial markets, financing/investment, procurement markets, materials, production, corporate management, corporate strategies, corporate controlling, costs, revenue, and sales markets.
    • It illustrates the interconnectedness of these elements in a company's operational accounting and the functions of a business.

    Basics of Business Administration

    • The section covers the history and science aspects of Business Administration (BA)
    • The history of BA Science and the intersection of science and BA

    Science

    • Identification and increase of knowledge = research -Qualitative: Describing something objectively -Quantitative: Using data points to understand better
    • Imparting and broadening knowledge = teaching -Education/Training for jobs at universities or in-company settings

    Business Administration and Science

    • Focuses on the economic side of business, including scarce goods like money, time, and human resources
    • Distinguishes between theoretical and practical aspects
    • The importance of methods to achieve goals

    Business Administration in the Context of Science

    • Explains how business administration fits into the broader framework of different kinds of sciences.
    • Distinguishes between ideal sciences (like logic and mathematics) and real sciences (like biology and chemistry).
    • Shows the classifications of economic, social, and natural sciences and their relationship to business administration.

    History of BA Science

    • The main steps in BA development are outlined -Antiquity (400 BC) -Middle Ages (1200 onward) -Modern Times (1650 onward) -19th Century (1800 onward) -20th Century (1900 onward)

    Science and BA (Needs, Definitions, Principles)

    • Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs -Describes the different levels of need, from basic needs (physiological) to self-actualization
    • Kinds of economies (Producers/Consumers) -Clarifies the roles and relationships in the production and consumption of goods
    • Effectiveness & Efficiency -Measures of performance, from targets and profitability to doing the right things

    Science and BA (Comparison of Economies)

    • Comparison of capitalist market economies and planned economies is presented, outlining their approaches to resource control and ownership -Capitalist economies focus on private ownership and market regulation -Socialist economies center on state control and planned fulfillment

    Science and BA (Code of Conduct)

    • Distinction between visible reality (observable conditions) and value judgements (subjective evaluations) in business administration
    • Value judgements can be consciously included in research, but scientifically demonstrated claims are required

    Material

    • Basics, Procurement, Storage -Overview of material management, encompassing its basics, procurement procedures, and storage methods. -Presentation of material management models (decision-and-function-based), highlighting the importance of suppliers, procurement, production, and customers.
    • Deployment: Different procurement types (single, stock, just-in-time) are available with advantages and disadvantages.
    • Cost trends: Cost patterns depending on order volume, featuring optimal order quantity, storage, and order costs within a company.
    • Storage: Methods of bearing (manual/automatic) are presented including storage structure. Barcodes feature as a method of identification.

    Production

    • Basics, Organization, Planning; Decision-making Process in Production & Assembly; Different types of production (individual, serial, mass production); shop floor manufacturing alternatives, and target setting process.

    Marketing

    • Basics, Product, Place, Price, Promotion; Problem-solving process, Monitoring functions, Sales markets (consumers), market research, market segmentation (demographic, socio-psychological, behavioral), product idea selection, product development, marketing policies.

    Objectives

    • Types of objectives, with factual and formal objectives that define goals, target setting, and operationalization, including feasibility checks, implementation steps

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