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What is the primary purpose of an enterprise?

  • To provide job opportunities for the community
  • To promote social welfare
  • To satisfy consumer demands by making a profit (correct)
  • To support charitable organizations
  • Which of the following sectors is categorized under the primary sector?

  • Extractive industries (correct)
  • Retail trade
  • Manufacturing industry
  • Construction
  • What is a characteristic of a sole proprietorship?

  • Must be publicly traded
  • Involves multiple owners sharing profits
  • Legally independent from the owner
  • Easier to establish and manage (correct)
  • Which business location is likely to have higher risks associated with it?

    <p>Inner city (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are businesses grouped by form of ownership?

    <p>By the legal structure defining ownership (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the taxes paid by businesses and employees?

    <p>To support community development (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the concept of consumer demand?

    <p>The desire for a product that is supported by effective market demand (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a feature of long-term economic activity in a business?

    <p>It is primarily focused on non-profit impact (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the standard of living primarily defined?

    <p>The amount of goods and services people can buy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of business ownership combines elements of both private and public sectors?

    <p>Mixed ownership (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to the potentially higher standard of living in the USA compared to countries like Germany and Japan?

    <p>Lower prices for goods and services (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered a tertiary sector activity?

    <p>Retail trade (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of quality of life?

    <p>Income level (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor could potentially improve the quality of life for everyone as businesses succeed?

    <p>Greater availability of resources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might happen in a situation where no one pays taxes?

    <p>Deterioration of community infrastructures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenge do businesses face when operating in inner city areas compared to suburban areas?

    <p>Higher insurance and rent costs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of a limited liability company?

    <p>To protect owners from personal liability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of service aims to provide tangible products?

    <p>Material services (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what category would a health clinic primarily be classified?

    <p>Service provider (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of taxation do individual enterprises typically fall under?

    <p>Personal income tax (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is defined as revenue for a business?

    <p>The total amount of money taken in from sales (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents a loss for a business?

    <p>When expenses exceed revenues (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'risk' entail for entrepreneurs?

    <p>The chance of losing time and money on a venture (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best differentiates a profit-oriented business from a non-profit organization?

    <p>Profit-oriented businesses aim to make a profit (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can a focus on building a higher standard of living potentially lead to?

    <p>Higher stress levels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which index is NOT part of Numbeo's Quality of Life Index?

    <p>Access to education (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country is consistently ranked among the top 10 for quality of life?

    <p>Norway (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the property price to income ratio measure?

    <p>Affordability of housing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered a factor of production in business?

    <p>Labor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the safety index contribute to assessing quality of life?

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    What is the primary focus of the standard of living?

    <p>Wealth, comfort, and material goods available (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as a common assessment in quality of life rankings?

    <p>Cultural diversity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the government in promoting entrepreneurship according to the information provided?

    <p>To allow private ownership of businesses. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered a significant advantage of having a tradable currency in global markets?

    <p>It simplifies trade between countries. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is NOT part of the technological environment as mentioned?

    <p>Government regulations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two major types of e-commerce transactions?

    <p>Business to Consumer (B2C) and Business to Business (B2B) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a consequence of corruption in government as indicated?

    <p>It complicates the process of setting up factories or stores. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'identify theft' in the technological context?

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    How does technology improve business processes?

    <p>By enhancing productivity through effective tools. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a critical aspect of the legal environment for businesses?

    <p>Establishing laws to reduce corruption. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does demography study in relation to the human population?

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    Which statement best describes the concept of empowerment in the workplace?

    <p>Providing frontline workers with authority and resources to meet customer needs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has contributed to the growth of globalization?

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    Which of the following is a major challenge facing the food sector?

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    What does the term 'outsourcing' refer to?

    <p>Contracting with other companies, often abroad, for various business functions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is considered a global trend impacting various sectors?

    <p>Biotechnology advancements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'greening' in an environmental context?

    <p>Implementing practices that save energy and reduce environmental harm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can be considered a stakeholder in a business?

    <p>Individuals with a financial interest, such as customers and employees (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of an enterprise in a business context?

    <p>To satisfy consumer demands while making a profit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which grouping is commonly used to categorize businesses by their operational characteristics?

    <p>According to organizational form (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the secondary sector of an economy?

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    What characterizes a mixed ownership business?

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    Which of the following is NOT a factor used to group enterprises?

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    What is the primary reason for enterprises to engage in risk-taking?

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    What is a primary characteristic of organizations in the tertiary sector?

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    Which aspect is essential for businesses operating as sole proprietorships?

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    What is a significant benefit of minimizing government interference in business?

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    Which of the following best describes the technological aspect of business environments?

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    How does a tradable currency affect international trade?

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    What negative impact can high levels of corruption in government have on businesses?

    <p>Increases the risk of factory establishment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two types of e-commerce transactions are highlighted as major categories?

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    What is a primary concern related to identity theft in the digital context?

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    How does technology contribute to productivity in business?

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    What is the primary role of legal frameworks in business environments?

    <p>To reduce corruption and promote ethical practices (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can lower quality of life despite efforts to build a higher standard of living?

    <p>Less family time (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following indices is included in Numbeo's Quality of Life Index?

    <p>Climate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country has consistently ranked highly in terms of quality of life according to multiple assessments?

    <p>Norway (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT considered when assessing the quality of life according to prominent indices?

    <p>Cultural heritage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of standard of living, what does the property price to income ratio assess?

    <p>Affordability of real estate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the labor factor in the context of entrepreneurship refer to?

    <p>Workers who produce goods and services (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the relationship between standard of living and quality of life?

    <p>Quality of life encompasses more than just economic factors. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor of production in business?

    <p>Social networks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes products that cannot be physically held in your hand?

    <p>Intangible products (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of service is designed to aid individuals rather than deliver tangible goods?

    <p>Non-material services (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a profit-oriented activity?

    <p>A commercial bakery selling bread (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of profit in a business context?

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    Which type of enterprise is subject to corporate tax legislation?

    <p>Sole proprietorships (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a business categorized as a service provider?

    <p>It offers services to consumers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents a common risk for entrepreneurs?

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    What defines loss in a business context?

    <p>When expenses surpass revenues (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately defines 'empowerment' in a business context?

    <p>Granting employees the authority and resources to respond to customer needs. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the likely impact of high risks in inner city businesses compared to suburban businesses?

    <p>Potential for substantial profits despite risks. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does outsourcing involve in a business setting?

    <p>Contracting with external companies to perform certain functions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor primarily contributes to the ability of businesses to improve quality of life?

    <p>Successful operations leading to greater community investment. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes climate change?

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    What aspect of diversity and gender has expanded in recent considerations?

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    Which aspect does NOT define the standard of living?

    <p>The amount of leisure time individuals have. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are stakeholders in a business?

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    Why might a person in Germany or Japan buy fewer goods than the same amount of money spent in the USA?

    <p>Higher prices for goods and services. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which global factor has significantly contributed to the growth of globalization?

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    Which of the following statements about quality of life is true?

    <p>It includes factors like education and healthcare. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What essential function does taxation serve in terms of economic stability?

    <p>It supports infrastructure and public amenities. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How have rising prices of agricultural commodities impacted the food industry?

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    What does 'greening' signify in environmental discussions?

    <p>Trend towards reducing environmental harm through energy savings. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would you best describe the relationship between risk and profit in business ventures?

    <p>Higher risks can potentially lead to higher profits. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Business (Enterprise)

    A long-term economic activity using owned or rented assets and labor, aiming for profit.

    Consumer Demand

    The need or desire for a product/service, leading to effective market demand.

    Profit

    The financial gain from a business operation.

    Risk

    The potential for loss or failure in a venture.

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    Primary Sector

    Part of the economy involved in the extraction of raw materials.

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    Secondary Sector

    Involves manufacturing, construction. Turning raw materials into products or structures.

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    Sole Proprietorship

    A business owned, run, and controlled by a single person.

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    Private Ownership

    Business ownership controlled by private individuals or entities.

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    Business

    Any activity that provides goods or services to others, aiming for profit.

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    Goods

    Tangible products like computers, food, or cars.

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    Services

    Intangible products like education or healthcare.

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    Revenue

    Total money earned from sales of goods or services.

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    Profit Calculation

    Determining profit involves subtracting costs (materials, labor, rent, taxes) from revenue.

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    Technological Environment

    Everything from phones, computers, to software that makes business processes more efficient and productive.

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    E-commerce

    Buying and selling goods online.

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    B2C E-commerce

    Business sells to consumer online.

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    B2B E-commerce

    Business sells to another busines online.

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    Database

    An electronic file to store information.

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    Identify Theft

    Stealing personal information like social security or credit card numbers for illegal purposes.

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    Productivity

    The amount of output you generate from a given amount of input.

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    Political, Economic, and Legal Environment

    The governmental systems, economic conditions, and regulations that influence businesses.

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    Quality of Life Index

    A measurement of a place's well-being considering factors like safety, affordability, and health care.

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    Standard of Living

    A measure of the wealth, comfort, and necessities available to a population.

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    Factors of Production

    The resources needed to produce goods and services (land, labor, capital, entrepreneurship, information).

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    Land (Factor of Production)

    Natural resources used in production (e.g., minerals, forests, land).

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    Labor (Factor of Production)

    Human effort used to create goods and services.

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    Capital (Factor of Production)

    Machines, tools, and other physical resources used in production.

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    Entrepreneurship (Factor of Production)

    The ability to set up a business, identify opportunities quickly, and manage resources effectively.

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    Information (Factor of Production)

    Data and knowledge used in decision-making and production.

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    Risk and Profit

    Higher risk activities, like starting a business in a tough area, can potentially lead to higher profits, but there's more chance of losing money too.

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    Quality of Life

    Overall well-being of a society, including things like political freedom, environment, education, and healthcare.

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    Taxes

    Money collected by the government to fund public services.

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    Business role in Economy

    Businesses contribute to society by producing goods and services influencing people's standard of life.

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    Higher Risk Business Location

    A business in a dense urban area (inner city) might have higher rent, insurance, and competition, but potentially higher profits, while suburbs offer lower risks with less potential for profit.

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    Measuring Standard of Living

    Standard of living can be measured via Gross Domestic Product per capita, government spending on education and healthcare but the most effective way is calculating average income per person for the population group and comparing it with goods and services.

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    Demography

    The study of human populations, including their size, density, and characteristics like age, gender, and income.

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    Diversity and Inclusion

    Moving beyond just hiring minorities and women, it includes welcoming all people, including seniors, disabled individuals, and different personality types.

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    Globalization

    The increasing interconnectedness of the world due to communication, trade, and travel.

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    Climate Change

    The long-term shift in the Earth's average temperature, driven by factors like greenhouse gases.

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    Greening

    The trend towards energy conservation, environmentally friendly products, and reducing harm to the environment.

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    Empowerment

    Giving frontline workers the responsibility, authority, training, and resources to respond quickly to customer needs.

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    Stakeholder

    Individuals or groups who have an interest in a company's success or failure.

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    Outsourcing

    Hiring another company (often overseas) to perform tasks for your business.

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    Enterprise

    A human activity, driven by profit, that aims to satisfy consumer demands by providing goods or services.

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    Tertiary Sector

    The part of the economy focused on providing services, like retail, healthcare, or education.

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    Profit vs. Sustainability

    Businesses must balance profit-making with long-term sustainability, considering ethical practices and environmental impact.

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    What is a business?

    Any activity that produces goods or services that people want, operating with the goal of making a profit.

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    What are 'goods'?

    Tangible products you can hold, like a computer, food, or clothing.

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    What are 'services'?

    Intangible products you can't hold, like education, healthcare, or travel

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    What is revenue?

    The total money a business earns by selling its goods or services.

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    What is profit?

    The money left over after a business pays its costs, like salaries and rent.

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    What is a loss?

    When a business's expenses are higher than its revenue.

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    What is risk in business?

    The chance that a business owner might lose time and money if their business fails.

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    How do you calculate profit?

    Subtract costs from revenue. Costs include expenses like materials, labor, rent, and taxes.

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    Inner City vs. Suburbs

    Starting a business in a bustling inner city usually means higher risk (rent, insurance, competition) but the potential for higher profits. Starting in a suburb is typically lower risk but often less profitable.

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    Government Funding for Quality of Life

    Taxes provide the funds for government spending on public services that directly contribute to the quality of life for everyone in a society.

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    Study Notes

    Introduction to Business 2024 - Lecture 1

    • The course is titled "Taking Risks and Making Profits within the Dynamic Business Environment"
    • The lecture was given by Hajnalka Madai
    • Attendance at lectures is required (more than 50%)
    • Seminar attendance is required (more than 80%)
    • Extra points are sometimes available for tasks in seminars
    • Students must register for the exam in the Neptun system by 12:00 the day before the exam
    • Tests must be completed using e-learning, in person
    • The exam is 50 minutes long
    • 50 questions are required to be answered during the exam
    • The test is graded on a 5-point scale, with 1 being insufficient, 2 sufficient, 3 average, 4 good, and 5 excellent
    • The learning goal is to understand the relationship between business operations, profit, and risk, and how both businesses and non-profit organizations can raise the standard of living.
    • Enterprise is a human activity whose purpose is to satisfy consumer demand by making a profit.
    • Consumer demand is the need for a product or service that actively appears on the market.
    • Business (enterprise) means a long-term economic activity that is organizationally separate, formally independent, and profit-oriented using its own or rented assets and labor for profit.
    • Enterprises are grouped by sectors (primary, secondary, tertiary), ownership (private, state-owned, mixed, municipal, other community-owned), organizational form (sole proprietorship, joint ventures, operating agreements, partnerships, corporations, limited liabilities companies, co-operatives), field of activity (industrial, agricultural, trade, financial, transport, other), size (micro, small, medium-sized), independence (autonomous, partner, linked), nature of activity (producer, service provider, mixed), purpose (profit-oriented, non-profit), and taxation (individual enterprises, simplified corporate taxpayers, corporate companies, non-tax, budgetary bodies).

    Basic Definitions

    • Business is any activity of a person, company, firm, or farm that seeks to provide goods and services to others at a profit.
    • Goods are tangible products such as computers, food, clothing, cars, and appliances
    • Services are intangible products that cannot be held physically, like education, healthcare, insurance, travel, and tourism

    Basic Definitions, continued

    • Material services aim to move goods from one place to another, such as delivery services or repair services
    • Non-material services focus on human interaction, such as medical care, military services, and entertainment
    • Revenue is the total amount of money made by a business during a specific period by selling goods and services
    • Profit is the amount of money earned by a business that exceeds its expenses for salaries and other operational costs.
    • Loss occurs when the expenses of a business exceed its revenues

    What is Risk and Profit?

    • Risk is the possibility of an entrepreneur losing both time and money in a business venture
    • Profit is the money left over after all business costs are paid
    • Profit calculation examples include things like selling hot dogs from a cart.

    Matching Risk with Profit

    • Different businesses do not make the same amount of profit
    • Businesses located in areas with higher risks, like inner cities, often have the potential for higher profits due to less competition
    • Businesses located in less risky areas, like suburban areas, have lower profits but less risk

    Standard of Living and Quality of Life

    • Businesses contribute to the standard of living through tax revenue that funds community facilities, safety and security
    • The standard of living is influenced by the quality of services available and the prices to purchase them
    • Quality of life is determined based on things like political freedom, the environment, education, healthcare, and safety

    Standard of Living (how to measure)

    • Standard of living measures wealth, comfort and goods and services available in a geographical area
    • Quality of life rating indexes include: purchasing power, safety, healthcare, cost of living, property price-to-income ratio, travel time to work, pollution, and climate
    • Ranking of the countries with the highest standard of living (e.g., Norway, Denmark, Finland, Switzerland, and Netherlands) are generally consistent based on the most recent data from various institutions

    What do we need to run a Business (Entrepreneurship)

    • Factors of production (resources): Land (natural resources), labor (workers), capital (machinery)
    • Entrepreneurship, information (contacts, resources, current knowledge) are factors needed to operate a business effectively.

    External and (Business) environment

    • Businesses operate within a complex network of interconnected elements, including suppliers, competitors, consumers, regulatory agencies, unions, chambers, the legal system, technological advancements, international forces, social/cultural norms, and the natural environment

    External Environment (Macro level)

    • The global business environment includes the economic, legal, and technological context. This involves things like global competition, trade restrictions, and specific business practices.
    • Business management, creation of jobs and competitiveness, the social environment (diversity, demographics, changes in family structure) and the quality imperative (economic impact) all form the competitive and social structures influencing how businesses operate.
    • The way governments promote entrepreneurship affects a country's economic development.
    • Countries with less government interference in businesses may have better economic conditions.
    • A stable legal environment, including tradeable currencies and low corruption rates, fosters a positive economic environment conducive for businesses to thrive.

    Technological Environment

    • Technology, ranging from phones to software, aids in streamlining and improving business productivity
    • E-commerce involves buying and selling via the internet utilizing business-to-customer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) transactions.
    • Electronic security and database management are essential considerations in online business operations.

    Social Environment

    • Demography and diversity represent the statistical and social population characteristics of people, impacting business operations
    • Consumer habits and choices are significant factors for the success of a business

    The Global Factors of Environment

    • Globalization, driven by efficient distribution and communication systems, has increased global competition.
    • Climate change (temperature fluctuations) and the trend towards environmental sustainability (green initiatives) are increasingly significant considerations for businesses.
    • Various global trends like agriculture, biotechnology, e-mobility, waste management, digitalization, robotics, tourism and gastronomy, and financial innovation are shaping global business and the environment.

    Effecting Factors

    • Aspects like population growth, urbanization, ageing, economic growth, trade, and climate change shape the global environment. Other issues like natural disasters, poverty, food insecurity, inequality, and health challenges directly affect economies.

    Global Challenges of Food Sector

    • Feeding the global population challenges the current food sector businesses with growing demands of energy savings, social and environmental performance.

    The competitive Environment (Business Environment)

    • Firms must empower frontline workers to efficiently address customer needs in highly competitive markets.

    Stakeholder

    • Stakeholders comprise those individuals and groups that are impacted by or involved in a business's activities, needs, and policies, including customers, employees, shareholders, suppliers, dealers, retailers, bankers, people from surrounding communities, media personnel, environmental conservationists, and political leaders.

    Outsourcing

    • Outsourcing means contracting with other companies to handle some or all aspects of the business processes within a firm
    • Outsourcing can have consequences like job losses in some regions.
    • Insourcing is the reverse of outsourcing; creating new jobs and boosting an economy.

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