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What is the primary goal of a business?
What is the primary goal of a business?
Which business function is responsible for creating products or services?
Which business function is responsible for creating products or services?
What type of business produces tangible products?
What type of business produces tangible products?
Which of the following is an internal factor that affects a business?
Which of the following is an internal factor that affects a business?
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What is the primary function of the Human Resources department?
What is the primary function of the Human Resources department?
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What type of business sells products directly to customers?
What type of business sells products directly to customers?
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Study Notes
Business Definition
- A business is an organization or economic system that provides goods and services to customers in exchange for money.
- It can be a for-profit or non-profit entity, and can take various forms such as a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or cooperative.
Business Functions
- Management: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling resources to achieve business goals.
- Marketing: identifying customer needs, creating products or services, and promoting them to customers.
- Finance: managing financial resources, investing, and funding business activities.
- Operations: producing and delivering goods and services.
- Human Resources: recruiting, training, and managing employees.
Business Types
- Service business: provides intangible products, such as consulting, healthcare, or education.
- Manufacturing business: produces tangible products, such as cars, electronics, or clothing.
- Retail business: sells products directly to customers, such as a store or online marketplace.
- Wholesale business: sells products in bulk to other businesses or organizations.
Business Environment
- Microenvironment: internal factors that affect the business, such as employees, customers, and suppliers.
- Macroenvironment: external factors that affect the business, such as economic trends, government policies, and technological changes.
- Globalization: the increasing interconnectedness of businesses and economies around the world.
Business Goals
- Profit maximization: maximizing earnings and returns on investment.
- Customer satisfaction: providing high-quality products and services to meet customer needs.
- Social responsibility: contributing to the well-being of society and the environment.
- Growth and expansion: increasing market share, revenue, and business scope.
Business Strategies
- Cost leadership: offering products or services at a lower cost than competitors.
- Differentiation: creating unique products or services that stand out from competitors.
- Focus: targeting a specific market segment or niche.
- Diversification: expanding into new markets or products to reduce risk.
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Test your knowledge of business concepts, including types of businesses, functions, environment, goals, and strategies. Learn key terms and definitions to succeed in the business world.
