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Which type of business is owned and operated by one individual?
What is the main function of the finance department in a business?
What is the external environment of a business?
What is the primary goal of the marketing department in a business?
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Which type of business has a separate legal identity?
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What is the microenvironment of a business?
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What is the business goal of earning the highest possible profit?
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Which business strategy involves reducing costs to offer the lowest prices?
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What is the metric that measures the total income generated from sales?
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What is the metric that calculates the profit generated by an investment, expressed as a percentage?
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What is the business goal of contributing to the well-being of society and the environment?
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Study Notes
Types of Businesses
- Sole Proprietorship: A business owned and operated by one individual, with unlimited personal liability.
- Partnership: A business owned and operated by two or more individuals, with shared profits and losses.
- Corporation: A business owned by shareholders, with limited liability and separate legal identity.
- Limited Liability Company (LLC): A business structure that combines elements of partnerships and corporations, with limited liability and flexibility in ownership.
Business Functions
- Management: Planning, organizing, leading, and controlling resources to achieve business goals.
- Marketing: Identifying and satisfying customer needs, creating and promoting products or services.
- Finance: Managing financial resources, including budgeting, investing, and funding.
- Operations: Producing and delivering products or services, managing supply chains and logistics.
- Human Resources: Recruiting, training, and managing employees, as well as labor relations and benefits.
Business Environment
- Internal Environment: Company culture, resources, and capabilities.
- External Environment: Market trends, competitors, government regulations, and social and economic factors.
- Microenvironment: Customers, suppliers, and competitors that directly impact the business.
- Macroenvironment: Broader economic, social, and technological factors that indirectly impact the business.
Business Goals
- Profit Maximization: Earning the highest possible profit.
- Market Share: Increasing market share and dominance.
- Customer Satisfaction: Meeting customer needs and building loyalty.
- Social Responsibility: Contributing to the well-being of society and the environment.
Business Strategies
- Cost Leadership: Reducing costs to offer lowest prices.
- Differentiation: Creating unique products or services to stand out from competitors.
- Focus: Targeting specific markets or customer segments.
- Diversification: Expanding into new markets or product lines.
Business Performance Metrics
- Revenue: Total income generated from sales.
- Profit: Revenue minus total expenses.
- Return on Investment (ROI): Profit generated by an investment, expressed as a percentage.
- Market Share: Percentage of the market controlled by the business.
- Customer Satisfaction: Measured through surveys, ratings, and reviews.
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Test your knowledge of business basics, including types of businesses, business functions, environment, goals, strategies, and performance metrics.
