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What is the primary purpose of business activity?

  • To reduce the costs of production for resources
  • To train employees in resource management
  • To maximize the amount of raw materials available
  • To create goods and services that fulfill customer needs (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a factor of production?

  • Capital
  • Labour
  • Marketing (correct)
  • Land

Which factor is described as the initiative and coordination provided by risk-taking individuals?

  • Labour
  • Capital
  • Enterprise (correct)
  • Land

How does business activity contribute to higher standards of living?

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What does the term 'land' encompass in the context of factors of production?

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Which of the following statements is true regarding the role of businesses?

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What does 'capital' refer to in the factors of production?

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Which aspect of business activity involves adding value to resources?

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What is an example of a good that cannot be charged for?

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What is a primary reason taxes are needed in relation to public goods?

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What is a key characteristic of public-sector organizations?

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Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of public corporations?

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What can happen to public corporations when they are sold to the private sector?

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What is the most common form of business ownership?

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What is a typical limitation of sole traders?

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What might lead to public corporations maintaining loss-making services?

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Which aspect of business is primarily concerned with the study of employees, their motivation, and management?

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What is the main purpose of business objectives in a company?

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Which of the following is NOT typically considered a stakeholder in a business?

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Which area of business management focuses on inventory control and capacity planning?

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Which of the following is an external economic influence that can affect business activity?

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In which part of marketing does the price and promotion of a product play a major role?

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What is primarily analyzed during the investment appraisal process?

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Which component of finance and accounting helps in forecasting future financial performance?

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What primary purpose does a Deed of Partnership serve in a partnership?

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What is a significant risk of being a partner in a business?

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Which of the following is a common disadvantage of partnerships?

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What is often considered a disincentive for individuals to become partners?

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Which statement is true about partnerships and capital raising?

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What does the lack of continuity mean for a partnership?

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Which professions commonly operate under a partnership structure?

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How does a partnership differ from an incorporated business?

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What is the primary purpose of Google's '20% time' initiative?

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Which product was NOT mentioned as a result of Google's '20% time'?

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What challenge did Levi Roots face when seeking funding for his sauce business?

<p>All banks refused to invest in his business (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What advantage did Levi Roots gain from appearing on 'Dragons' Den'?

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What was a crucial factor that helped Levi establish a customer base for his sauce?

<p>Selling jerk chicken with the sauce at music festivals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Levi's commitment to the investor for funding his business?

<p>To share 25% of future profits (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What indicates that Levi Roots created a unique product for the market?

<p>A supermarket was impressed by the unique taste (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Levi Roots use the investment from the business partner?

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What is the primary purpose of enterprise in a business context?

<p>To seek out and successfully develop business opportunities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the concept of innovation in business?

<p>Re-inventing the business to stay ahead in the market (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key aspect of strategy in business management?

<p>Understanding the business environment and navigating it (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of the changing business environment?

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What mindset is encouraged for students learning about business management?

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How do successful businesses create value despite changes in their environment?

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What role does risk play in business management?

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What is a fundamental characteristic of modern businesses?

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Flashcards

Business and its environment

The factors surrounding and affecting a business, such as the market, economy, and legal system

Human resource management

The process of managing people within a business.

Marketing

Activities involved in promoting and selling products or services.

Operations management

The processes involved in producing and delivering goods and services.

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Finance

Managing a company's money. Including financial statements, investment appraisal, and cash flow management.

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Business objectives

The goals a business wants to achieve.

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Stakeholders

Individuals or groups who have an interest in a company. (customers, employees, investors, etc)

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Business strategy

A way a business sets out to gain a competitive edge or achieve more success.

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Enterprise

The ability to identify and successfully develop business opportunities.

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Innovation

The process of reinventing a business to stay ahead of competition.

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Business Analysis

Examining a business situation, making decisions based on data, and implementing them effectively.

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Business Environment

The external factors influencing a business, constantly changing.

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Adding Value

Creating something more valuable than what was put into it.

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Business Classification

Different ways of categorizing businesses.

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What is a business?

An organization that uses resources to meet customer needs by providing products or services they demand.

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Value Adding

The process of increasing the desirability and value of resources, like raw materials, through business activity.

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Factors of Production

The resources needed for a business to operate and produce goods or services, including land, labor, capital, and enterprise.

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Land (Factor of Production)

Includes land itself and all natural resources, such as coal, oil, and timber.

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Labor (Factor of Production)

The workforce of a business, encompassing both manual and skilled labor.

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Capital (Factor of Production)

Includes both finance for business operations and manufactured resources used in production, like computers, machines, and buildings.

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Enterprise (Factor of Production)

The initiative and coordination provided by entrepreneurs who combine other factors of production to create goods and services.

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Purpose of Business Activity

To produce goods or services that satisfy customer needs, often with the goal of making a profit.

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Intrapreneurship

Encouraging employees to develop new projects within a company, often allocating a specific time for it.

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20% Time

A policy where employees dedicate 20% of their work time to pursuing projects that interest them, often leading to innovation.

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Benefits of Intrapreneurship

Intrapreneurship can lead to new products, services, or processes that benefit a company and boost its competitiveness.

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Barriers to Intrapreneurship

Factors that can hinder the success of intrapreneurship, such as lack of resources, support from management, or a culture that discourages risk-taking.

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Levi's Entrepreneurial Journey

Levi Roots, a musician, turned his family recipe into a successful business, 'Reggae Reggae Sauce', by identifying a market opportunity, securing investment, and utilizing effective marketing strategies.

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Factors for Business Success

Elements that contribute to the growth and profitability of a business, including a unique product, market need, strong branding, effective marketing, and passionate leadership.

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Benefits of Levi's Business

Levi's success contributed to the UK economy by creating jobs, boosting local production, and generating export opportunities.

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Barriers Levi Overcame

Obstacles Levi faced in launching his business, such as securing funding from banks and overcoming initial challenges in marketing and distribution.

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Public Goods

Goods and services that are non-excludable and non-rivalrous, meaning everyone can benefit from them regardless of if they paid for them, and one person's use doesn't reduce another's.

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Profit Motive

The primary goal of private businesses to maximize their earnings by selling goods and services.

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Public Corporations

Businesses owned and controlled by the government, often with social objectives rather than profit maximization.

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Sole Trader

A business owned and run by one individual, who is personally responsible for all debts and liabilities.

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Social Objectives

Goals of a business that prioritize societal benefits and public welfare over profit maximization.

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Inefficiency

A lack of efficiency in production, leading to a waste of resources and potentially higher costs.

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Subsidies

Financial assistance provided by the government to support a business or industry, often to encourage specific activities.

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Government Interference

The intervention of government in the operations of a business, often for political reasons.

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Partnership Agreement

A formal document outlining the terms of a partnership, including voting rights, profit distribution, and management roles.

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Unlimited Liability

Partners in a business are personally responsible for all debts and obligations, even if they are not personally involved in incurring the debt.

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Advantages of a Partnership

Partnerships offer benefits like specialization, shared decision-making, profit sharing, and easier capital injection.

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Disadvantages of a Partnership

Partnerships can have downsides like unlimited liability, lack of continuity, and difficulty raising capital.

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What is a partnership?

A business structure involving two or more individuals who share ownership, profits, and liabilities.

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Limited Companies

Companies that have separate legal identities distinct from their owners, offering limited liability.

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Unincorporated Business

A business with no separate legal identity from its owners, like partnerships or sole proprietorships.

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Advantages of Limited Companies

Limited companies offer benefits like limited liability for owners, easier fund-raising, and corporate continuity.

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Study Notes

Business and its Environment

  • Enterprise: The ability to identify and successfully develop business opportunities. Innovation is crucial for staying competitive.
  • Strategy: Understanding where a business is, where it wants to be, and how to get there. Effective analysis, decision-making, and implementation are key.
  • Business Purpose: Businesses use resources to meet customer needs by providing demanded products/services. Value addition occurs at various production stages.
  • Factors of Production: Land (natural resources), Labour (workforce), Capital (manufactured resources), and Enterprise (risk-taking management).
  • Intrapreneurship: Encouraging creativity within a company by allowing employees to spend 20% of their time on personal projects. Google's success using this is exemplified by products such as Gmail, Google News, Adsense, and Google Now.

Business Ownership

  • Sole Trader: The most common ownership type, often small with a single owner. Employing others is common, but total turnover is proportionally smaller.
  • Partnership: A combination of individuals. A formal Deed of Partnership outlines terms (voting, profits, authority). Unlimited liability (all partners responsible for debts). May specialize and share decision-making, but raising capital can be more challenging.
  • Limited Companies: Differ significantly from sole traders and partnerships having separate legal identities.

Public Sector Businesses

  • Social Objectives: Public sector organizations prioritize objectives beyond profit, like public service programs (TV), or safety (airlines).
  • Potential Inefficiencies: Lack of strict profit targets and/or governmental influence, may promote inefficiencies and potentially keep loss-making services running.

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Test your knowledge on key concepts of business and its environment. This quiz covers enterprise, strategy, business purpose, and factors of production, as well as intrapreneurship and ownership types. Understanding these concepts is crucial for any aspiring business professional.

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