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Which business entity is characterized by limited liability and is suitable for raising capital through public markets?
Which business entity is characterized by limited liability and is suitable for raising capital through public markets?
- Cooperative
- Public Company (correct)
- Partnership
- Sole Trader
Flextime and teleworking are considered disadvantages in modern HR planning.
Flextime and teleworking are considered disadvantages in modern HR planning.
False (B)
What are the four P’s of marketing?
What are the four P’s of marketing?
Product, Price, Place, Promotion
The _____ economy allows for short-term contracts and freelance work instead of permanent jobs.
The _____ economy allows for short-term contracts and freelance work instead of permanent jobs.
Match the following leadership styles with their characteristics:
Match the following leadership styles with their characteristics:
Flashcards
Business objectives
Business objectives
Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals a business sets to achieve its mission and vision.
Stakeholder mapping
Stakeholder mapping
Visualizing and categorizing individuals or groups who are affected by or affect a business, highlighting potential conflicts.
Sole trader
Sole trader
A business owned and run by one person.
Autocratic leadership
Autocratic leadership
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Mission statement
Mission statement
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Study Notes
Business Concepts
- Businesses involve production processes, entrepreneurship, and various sectors (primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary).
- Starting a business faces challenges and opportunities.
- Human Resources (HR) planning is impacted by internal and external factors, including labor mobility, flexible work arrangements (flextime, teleworking, homeworking), and the gig economy.
- Advantages and disadvantages of these methods are considered, and resistance to change in the workplace is noted.
- Six approaches to managing change in the workplace are discussed.
- Finance in business includes capital and revenue expenditure, and the challenges related to them.
- Different marketing approaches (market orientation, product orientation, and others) exist with associated advantages and disadvantages.
- A variety of marketing activities are discussed, considering finance, human resource, and operations integrations.
Operations Management
- Operations management considers the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT analysis).
- It involves production management, integrating marketing, HR, and finance.
- Key aspects of operations management and 5 M's of production are examined.
- Business entities such as sole traders, partnerships, companies (public/private), social enterprises, and NGOs are analyzed, including their advantages, disadvantages, and legal aspects.
Leadership and Business Objectives
- Different leadership styles (autocratic, paternalistic, democratic, laissez-faire, situational) and their pros and cons are examined.
- Key objectives like mission and vision statements, business goals (strategic and tactical), and corporate social responsibility (CSR) are discussed.
Stakeholders and Finance
- Internal and external stakeholders are important aspects in business operations. Stakeholder conflicts and mapping are covered.
- Internal and external sources of financing are defined, including their pros and cons.
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Explore key concepts in business, including entrepreneurship, HR planning, and finance management. This quiz also delves into marketing approaches and operations management strategies essential for navigating today's market challenges. Test your knowledge on the integration of various business functions to achieve success.
