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What do banks receive in exchange for the money they loan to companies?
What do banks receive in exchange for the money they loan to companies?
- Dividends
- Interest (correct)
- Assets
- Service fees
Which of the following is considered an expense for a business?
Which of the following is considered an expense for a business?
- Investment income
- Raw materials used (correct)
- Value of goodwill
- Amount charged to customers
What is the purpose of documents like Vision Statements and Mission Statements in companies?
What is the purpose of documents like Vision Statements and Mission Statements in companies?
- To appeal to customers and employees
- To outline long-term objectives and true identity (correct)
- To enhance marketing strategies
- To outline short-term sales tactics
Which expense reflects the change in value of a company’s machinery over time?
Which expense reflects the change in value of a company’s machinery over time?
What is the inherent characteristic of profits as discussed?
What is the inherent characteristic of profits as discussed?
What should companies avoid when creating their Vision and Mission Statements?
What should companies avoid when creating their Vision and Mission Statements?
What do owners receive in return for the risks they take by investing in a company?
What do owners receive in return for the risks they take by investing in a company?
In the context of a company, what does the term 'expenses' include?
In the context of a company, what does the term 'expenses' include?
What is the primary focus of philanthropic responsibility in corporate social responsibility?
What is the primary focus of philanthropic responsibility in corporate social responsibility?
Which type of corporate social responsibility focuses on protecting the environment?
Which type of corporate social responsibility focuses on protecting the environment?
What does ethical responsibility in corporate social responsibility primarily involve?
What does ethical responsibility in corporate social responsibility primarily involve?
What is one example of economic responsibility for an organization?
What is one example of economic responsibility for an organization?
Which responsibility type emphasizes the need for laws to enforce ethical practices in businesses?
Which responsibility type emphasizes the need for laws to enforce ethical practices in businesses?
In what form can corporate philanthropic responsibility be expressed?
In what form can corporate philanthropic responsibility be expressed?
What is the role of marketplaces in business?
What is the role of marketplaces in business?
What is a primary method of segmenting a business market based on region?
What is a primary method of segmenting a business market based on region?
What factor primarily defines a market in business?
What factor primarily defines a market in business?
Which of the following is an example of segmentation by company size?
Which of the following is an example of segmentation by company size?
What does segmentation by customer needs focus on?
What does segmentation by customer needs focus on?
What is the first step in the target market selection process?
What is the first step in the target market selection process?
Which of these is NOT a basis for geographic segmentation?
Which of these is NOT a basis for geographic segmentation?
Segmentation by industry divides businesses into segments based on which factor?
Segmentation by industry divides businesses into segments based on which factor?
Which of the following correctly describes purchase behavior in market segmentation?
Which of the following correctly describes purchase behavior in market segmentation?
What is the focus of segmentation by benefits sought?
What is the focus of segmentation by benefits sought?
Which of the following is a method of primary research that involves monitoring behavior in the target market?
Which of the following is a method of primary research that involves monitoring behavior in the target market?
What is a key characteristic of surveys in primary market research?
What is a key characteristic of surveys in primary market research?
Which of the following statements about focus groups is true?
Which of the following statements about focus groups is true?
Which source is considered primary data rather than secondary?
Which source is considered primary data rather than secondary?
What type of data does observation primarily focus on?
What type of data does observation primarily focus on?
What type of research is primarily used to explore customer motivations and attitudes?
What type of research is primarily used to explore customer motivations and attitudes?
What is NOT a typical source of secondary data?
What is NOT a typical source of secondary data?
Which of the following is an example of gathering quantitative data during an observation?
Which of the following is an example of gathering quantitative data during an observation?
What does the acronym 'SWOT' stand for in business analysis?
What does the acronym 'SWOT' stand for in business analysis?
What is crucial to avoid when creating a SWOT analysis?
What is crucial to avoid when creating a SWOT analysis?
What is a Unique Selling Proposition (USP)?
What is a Unique Selling Proposition (USP)?
Which method is NOT recommended for identifying a company's USP?
Which method is NOT recommended for identifying a company's USP?
What aspect is most critical when evaluating a company's strengths?
What aspect is most critical when evaluating a company's strengths?
In a SWOT analysis, what might be classified as a threat?
In a SWOT analysis, what might be classified as a threat?
Why is accurate identification of a USP critical to a business?
Why is accurate identification of a USP critical to a business?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between R&D budgets and technological change?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between R&D budgets and technological change?
Study Notes
Profit
- Profit is the result of income and expenses.
- Income examples include revenue from goods and services sold.
- Expense examples include raw materials, employee salaries, depreciation of assets, court settlements.
Vision, Mission, and Business Model
- Companies exist to achieve long-term objectives.
- Vision, Mission, Core Values, and Business Model documents outline these objectives and priorities.
- Such documents are most effective when they are created with careful thought and analysis, rather than solely for external appeal.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- Companies have four main types of CSR:
Economic Responsibility
- Maintaining profitability to provide jobs and valuable goods and services.
Environmental Responsibility
- Protecting the environment, reducing pollution, and promoting sustainability.
Ethical Responsibility
- Treating others with fairness, dignity, and respect, including worker rights and fair labor practices.
Philanthropic Responsibility
- Giving back to society through donations and supporting social causes.
Market
- A market is a group of customers with similar needs and preferences.
- Transactions between a company and its market occur on a marketplace.
- Marketplaces can be physical or digital.
Market Segmentation
- Dividing a market into smaller, more homogenous groups based on shared characteristics.
- Common segmentation methods include:
Geographic Segmentation
- Country, Region, City, District.
Industry Segmentation
- Fashion & beauty, transportation, alternative energy, steel production, etc.
Company Size Segmentation
- Market share, Sales revenue, Number of locations, Number of employees.
Customer Needs Segmentation
- How a customer uses the product (component manufacturing vs. in-house use).
Purchase Behaviour Segmentation
- Frequent shoppers, heavy users, repeat customers.
Benefits Sought Segmentation
- Convenience, quality, price.
Selecting a Target Market
- Choose an overall market based on your vision, mission, and location.
- Segment this market based on relevant criteria.
- Identify the wants and needs of each segment.
- Select the target market to focus on.
Data Sources for Market Research
- Primary data refers to data collected by the company itself, such as:
- Surveys
- Focus groups
- Observations
- Secondary data refers to data collected by others:
- Trade publications
- Industry reports
- Census data
- Government publications
- Social media and online forums
- Online databases
- Websites
- Publicly available financial data
- Academic research.
SWOT Analysis
- A summary of a company's:
- Strengths: Internal capabilities and resources that give a competitive advantage.
- Weaknesses: Internal limitations and deficiencies that hinder performance.
- Opportunities: External factors that could be beneficial for the company.
- Threats: External factors that could negatively impact the company.
- Use the SWOT analysis to develop strategies that capitalize on strengths, mitigate weaknesses, exploit opportunities, and counteract threats.
Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
- The reason customers choose a company over its competitors.
- Could be based on:
- Superior product quality
- Lower pricing
- Outstanding customer service
- Brand image
- Convenient location
- Don't assume your USP; research it to accurately understand why customers choose you.
Matching Task
- Evaluating whether your product or service aligns with the needs and preferences of your target market.
- This involves considering the SWOT analysis and USP.
- Ask yourself: Will customers swipe left or right on your offer?
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This quiz covers essential business concepts including profit, corporate vision, mission, and the principles of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Explore how companies balance economic, environmental, and ethical responsibilities to achieve long-term objectives. Test your understanding of how these elements contribute to business success.