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What is the primary focus of innovation in a business?
What is the primary focus of innovation in a business?
- Enhancing established products and services
- Increasing the company's market share
- Reducing the number of employees
- Creating new products, services, or processes (correct)
Which of the following is a tangible good?
Which of the following is a tangible good?
- Medical advice
- Online tutoring
- Legal consultation
- Clothing (correct)
Which of the following best describes profit in a business context?
Which of the following best describes profit in a business context?
- Investment income from shareholders
- Financial loss incurred by the business
- Financial gain after all expenses have been paid (correct)
- Total revenue before expenses
What distinguishes internal stakeholders from external stakeholders?
What distinguishes internal stakeholders from external stakeholders?
Which of the following types of businesses does not seek to make a profit?
Which of the following types of businesses does not seek to make a profit?
What is one key characteristic of a sole trader?
What is one key characteristic of a sole trader?
Which of the following roles would NOT be considered an internal stakeholder?
Which of the following roles would NOT be considered an internal stakeholder?
What purpose does a government-business enterprise primarily serve?
What purpose does a government-business enterprise primarily serve?
What is a unique feature of a sole proprietorship?
What is a unique feature of a sole proprietorship?
What is a primary disadvantage of a partnership?
What is a primary disadvantage of a partnership?
Which of the following statements about companies is true?
Which of the following statements about companies is true?
What distinguishes a private company from other business structures?
What distinguishes a private company from other business structures?
What is an advantage of starting a sole proprietorship?
What is an advantage of starting a sole proprietorship?
What is a disadvantage associated with being a sole proprietor?
What is a disadvantage associated with being a sole proprietor?
What is a characteristic of a partnership?
What is a characteristic of a partnership?
Which of the following is a responsibility of a director in a company?
Which of the following is a responsibility of a director in a company?
Why might a partnership be difficult to change in structure?
Why might a partnership be difficult to change in structure?
How does liability differ between companies and partnerships?
How does liability differ between companies and partnerships?
What is a defining characteristic of a public company?
What is a defining characteristic of a public company?
What is an advantage of establishing a company?
What is an advantage of establishing a company?
What is a disadvantage of being a large company?
What is a disadvantage of being a large company?
In terms of market share and operations, how is a medium-sized business typically characterized?
In terms of market share and operations, how is a medium-sized business typically characterized?
Which of the following represents a weakness in a business's internal environment?
Which of the following represents a weakness in a business's internal environment?
What type of element can provide a business with a competitive advantage according to external factors?
What type of element can provide a business with a competitive advantage according to external factors?
Which size of business typically has less than 20 full-time employees?
Which size of business typically has less than 20 full-time employees?
What is a potential threat to a business's performance due to external factors?
What is a potential threat to a business's performance due to external factors?
Which of the following describes the legal structure of a micro business?
Which of the following describes the legal structure of a micro business?
What aspect of a business's internal environment does a strong marketing campaign primarily relate to?
What aspect of a business's internal environment does a strong marketing campaign primarily relate to?
What does the term 'multifaceted' refer to in the context of business?
What does the term 'multifaceted' refer to in the context of business?
During which stage of the business life cycle is the business primarily a thought or idea?
During which stage of the business life cycle is the business primarily a thought or idea?
Which of the following is a challenge faced during the Start-up stage of a business?
Which of the following is a challenge faced during the Start-up stage of a business?
What is a key focus for businesses in the Growth stage?
What is a key focus for businesses in the Growth stage?
Which strategy should a business in the Maturity stage consider to remain competitive?
Which strategy should a business in the Maturity stage consider to remain competitive?
What may a business experience during the Post-Maturity stage?
What may a business experience during the Post-Maturity stage?
What fundamental purpose does a business serve?
What fundamental purpose does a business serve?
Which of these factors is NOT considered a challenge in the Maturity stage?
Which of these factors is NOT considered a challenge in the Maturity stage?
During which stage is the business likely to test its products in the market?
During which stage is the business likely to test its products in the market?
What is a significant characteristic of a business in the Seed stage?
What is a significant characteristic of a business in the Seed stage?
What should businesses do to respond effectively to environmental changes?
What should businesses do to respond effectively to environmental changes?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Growth stage?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Growth stage?
In which stage is a business most likely to experience environmental challenges affecting its operations?
In which stage is a business most likely to experience environmental challenges affecting its operations?
What is a common strategy for businesses during the Post-Maturity stage?
What is a common strategy for businesses during the Post-Maturity stage?
Flashcards
Business Multifaceted
Business Multifaceted
A business affects many parts of society, including individuals, communities, and governments.
Business Life Cycle
Business Life Cycle
The series of stages a business goes through from its beginnings to future stages or potential closure.
Seed Stage (Bus. Life Cycle)
Seed Stage (Bus. Life Cycle)
Initial phase of a business, researching, testing the business idea and developing a plan.
Startup Stage (Bus. Life Cycle)
Startup Stage (Bus. Life Cycle)
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Growth Stage (Bus. Life Cycle)
Growth Stage (Bus. Life Cycle)
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Maturity Stage (Bus. Life Cycle)
Maturity Stage (Bus. Life Cycle)
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Post-Maturity Stage (Bus. Life Cycle)
Post-Maturity Stage (Bus. Life Cycle)
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Fundamentals of a Business
Fundamentals of a Business
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Business Structure
Business Structure
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Strategic Planning
Strategic Planning
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Business Goals & Objectives
Business Goals & Objectives
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Business Definition
Business Definition
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Environmental Changes
Environmental Changes
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Challenges in Business
Challenges in Business
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Strategies in Business
Strategies in Business
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Innovation
Innovation
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Competitive Advantage
Competitive Advantage
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Goods
Goods
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Services
Services
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Stakeholders
Stakeholders
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Sole Trader
Sole Trader
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Not-for-profit
Not-for-profit
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Profit
Profit
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Sole Proprietorship
Sole Proprietorship
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Unlimited Liability
Unlimited Liability
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Partnership
Partnership
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Formal Agreement (Partnership)
Formal Agreement (Partnership)
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Company
Company
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Limited Liability
Limited Liability
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Private Company
Private Company
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Shareholders
Shareholders
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Directors
Directors
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Proprietary Limited
Proprietary Limited
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Public Company
Public Company
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Company Advantages
Company Advantages
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Company Disadvantages
Company Disadvantages
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Small Business
Small Business
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Large Business
Large Business
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SWOT Analysis
SWOT Analysis
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Strengths (SWOT)
Strengths (SWOT)
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Weaknesses (SWOT)
Weaknesses (SWOT)
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Opportunities (SWOT)
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Threats (SWOT)
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Study Notes
Business Fundamentals
- Business is multifaceted, encompassing individuals, communities, and governments. It's responsive to changes in technology, globalization, sustainability, and the economy.
- The business life cycle represents the stages a business goes through, from initial idea (Seed) to growth, maturity, and potential renewal or decline.
Business Life Cycle Stages
- Seed: Initial idea, research, feedback from peers/industry experts.
- Start-up: Product testing, attracting and establishing a customer base.
- Growth: Business expands (existing state or new state).
- Maturity: Longest stage, reflects the influence of environmental factors (economy, society, market). Options include:
- Steady state
- Decline
- Renewal
Business Fundamentals
- Business exists to provide goods/services meeting customer needs.
- Business must adapt to changes like evolving technology, globalization, and shifts in consumer behavior.
Business Fundamentals
- Key Features: Business transforms goods and services in exchange for money, achieving a desired outcome.
- Goods: Tangible products (e.g., clothes).
- Services: Intangible offerings (e.g., medical services).
- Exchange: Transfer of value between parties.
- Profit: Financial gain after expenses.
- Stakeholders: Individuals/groups interested in the business' operation (e.g., employees, suppliers, customers, government, society).
Business Structures
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Sole Trader: Single owner, full control, unlimited liability (responsible for debts). Simple structure but limited capital.
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Partnership: Multiple owners, shared control and responsibility, unlimited liability. Agreement (contract) outlines how the business operates.
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Company (Private): Small-to medium-sized, limited liability (liability is restricted to the amount of shares). Limited number of shareholders (max 50).
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Company (Public): Large, minimum of 5 shareholders, readily traded, higher degree of government oversight.
Business Types
- Profit-based: Aims to generate profit.
- Not-for-profit: Aims to benefit people/community, not individuals.
- Government-owned corporations/enterprises: Established by government in response to community need or to accomplish a purpose.
Business Sizes
- Micro: Small businesses (e.g., bakeries).
- Small: Potentially employ a small number of full-time people; less than 200.
- Medium: Potentially employ between 20 and 200 full-time people.
- Large: Public companies, potentially many employees, operates nationally, large share of market.
SWOT Analysis
- Strengths: Internal factors that give the business a competitive advantage.
- Weaknesses: Internal factors that may hinder the business's performance.
- Opportunities: External factors that introduce possible advantages.
- Threats: External factors that might negatively impact the business.
Business Planning
- Strategic planning: A tool used to set priorities in the future.
Competition and Threats
- Increased Competition: A decline in the industry the business is in.
- Environmental Threats (e.g., COVID-19)
- High Interest Rates
- Changing Consumer Habits
Other
- Innovation: Creating new products, services, or processes to improve efficiency/meet customer needs.
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Explore the essential principles of business, including the multifaceted nature of its operations and responsiveness to technological and economic changes. Learn about the stages of the business life cycle, from seed to maturity, and how they influence business strategies and decisions.
