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What is the primary sector of activity in business classification?
What is the primary sector of activity in business classification?
Which classification uses turnover as a key factor?
Which classification uses turnover as a key factor?
Which statement accurately describes start-ups?
Which statement accurately describes start-ups?
Cooperatives that allow employees to be majority shareholders are known as what?
Cooperatives that allow employees to be majority shareholders are known as what?
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What term describes the economic interdependence among businesses in vertical industry structure?
What term describes the economic interdependence among businesses in vertical industry structure?
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What is true about economies of scale in larger businesses?
What is true about economies of scale in larger businesses?
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Which type of company primarily invests in start-ups and high-growth potential companies?
Which type of company primarily invests in start-ups and high-growth potential companies?
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What concept describes the process where innovation disrupts existing businesses?
What concept describes the process where innovation disrupts existing businesses?
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Study Notes
Business Classification
- Businesses are categorized by activity, size, age, legal status, and value added.
Classification by Activity
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Sector of Activity:
- Primary Sector: Agriculture, fishing.
- Secondary Sector: Industry, manufacturing.
- Tertiary Sector: Commerce, services.
- Quaternary Sector: Knowledge services (e.g., IT, R&D).
- Industry of Activity: Grouping of similar production units (e.g., all dairy companies).
- Vertical Industry Structure: Interconnected businesses (e.g., steel companies, auto parts suppliers, car manufacturers).
Classification by Size
- Key factors: Workforce (number of employees) and Turnover (sales revenue).
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Impact of Size:
- Economies of Scale: Larger businesses have lower per-unit costs.
- Resource Access: Easier access to funding and technology.
- Customer/Partner Networks: Broader networks for bigger companies.
- SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises): Crucial classification for accessing financial and support programs in Europe.
Classification by Age
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Start-ups: Innovative companies with high growth potential but high failure rates (60-90%).
- Often face financing challenges due to lack of historical data.
- Funding Sources: "Love Money," Angel Investors, Venture Capital.
- Established Companies: Longevity hinges on adaptability through innovation, diversification, or acquisition.
- Creative Destruction: Innovation disrupts existing businesses and fosters economic growth.
Classification by Legal Status
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Public vs. Private Ownership:
- Public Companies: Majority-owned by the state.
- Private Companies: Owned by individuals or shareholders.
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Cooperatives:
- SCOPs: Employee-owned companies with democratic decision-making.
- SCICs: Employee and external partner (e.g., suppliers, customers) ownership and profit sharing.
Value Added
- Economists prefer value added (Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) over turnover to measure a company's true economic contribution.
Key Challenges for Businesses
- Start-up Failures: Insufficient capital, risky industries, inexperienced founders.
- Innovation and Survival: Companies need adaptable structures for changing contexts.
Additional Concepts
- NACE Classification: Standardized economic data used in Europe, helpful for identifying industry-specific subsidies/strategies.
- Funding Stages:
- Initial: Crowdfunding, angel investors.
- Advanced: Bank loans, public subsidies, IPOs.
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Explore the various ways businesses can be classified based on activity, size, and industry. This quiz covers sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, and services, as well as key factors that influence business size and structure. Test your knowledge on the importance of classification in the business world!
