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What does a firm's business model describe?
How it intends to compete and use its resources
What is business model innovation primarily about?
Revolutionizing how products are sold in an industry
What are the main reasons for having a clearly articulated business model?
To focus attention on how all the elements of a business fit together
What does the value chain help a firm identify?
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What are the two fatal flaws that can make a business model a failure from the outset?
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What are the four major components of a firm’s business model according to the text?
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What is the main purpose of financial management?
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How does an income statement differ from a balance sheet?
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Which financial statement summarizes the changes in a firm’s cash position for a specified period of time?
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What is the primary purpose of financial ratios?
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What serves as the basis for a firm’s pro forma financial statements?
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Which activity is NOT part of financial management?
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Which term refers to predictions of a firm’s future sales, expenses, income, and capital expenditures?
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What do pro forma financial statements represent?
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What is the main focus of historical financial statements?
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Which activity is depicted by a balance sheet?
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What is the primary purpose of pro forma financial statements?
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What is the main focus of historical financial statements?
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How does an income statement differ from a balance sheet?
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What do financial ratios primarily depict?
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What serves as the basis for a firm's pro forma financial statements?
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What is the main purpose of financial management?
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Which term refers to predictions of a firm’s future sales, expenses, income, and capital expenditures?
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Which activity is depicted by a balance sheet?
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What does the value chain help a firm identify?
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Study Notes
Business Model and Financial Management
- A firm's business model describes how the firm creates, delivers, and captures value.
- Business model innovation is primarily about finding new ways to create, deliver, and capture value.
Importance of Business Model
- Having a clearly articulated business model helps a firm to:
- Clearly communicate its strategy to stakeholders
- Identify business opportunities and challenges
- Develop a competitive strategy
- Make strategic decisions
Value Chain
- The value chain helps a firm identify the steps it takes to create value for its customers.
Fatal Flaws in Business Model
- Two fatal flaws that can make a business model a failure from the outset are:
- Lack of a unique value proposition
- Insufficient pricing strategy
Components of Business Model
- The four major components of a firm's business model are:
- Value proposition
- Target market
- Value chain
- Revenue model
Financial Management
- The main purpose of financial management is to maximize shareholder value.
Financial Statements
- An income statement shows revenues and expenses over a specific period of time.
- A balance sheet shows a firm's financial position at a specific point in time.
Cash Flow Statement
- A cash flow statement summarizes the changes in a firm's cash position for a specified period of time.
Financial Ratios
- The primary purpose of financial ratios is to analyze a firm's financial performance.
Pro Forma Financial Statements
- Pro forma financial statements represent a firm's projected financial performance in the future.
- They are based on forecasts of future sales, expenses, income, and capital expenditures.
Historical Financial Statements
- Historical financial statements show a firm's past financial performance.
- They are used to evaluate a firm's historical financial performance.
Financial Planning
- Pro forma financial statements are used for financial planning and forecasting.
Forecasting
- Forecasts refer to predictions of a firm's future sales, expenses, income, and capital expenditures.
Balance Sheet
- A balance sheet depicts a firm's financial position at a specific point in time, including its assets, liabilities, and equity.
Financial Activities
- Financial management activities include:
- Financial planning and budgeting
- Capital raising and investment
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Forecasting and pro forma statements
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