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A company is deciding whether to invest in a new technology. Which business discipline would be MOST relevant in assessing the potential return on investment?
A company is deciding whether to invest in a new technology. Which business discipline would be MOST relevant in assessing the potential return on investment?
- Finance (correct)
- Human Resources Management
- Organizational Studies
- Marketing
A manufacturing company is facing declining sales due to increased competition. Which strategic initiative would BEST address this challenge?
A manufacturing company is facing declining sales due to increased competition. Which strategic initiative would BEST address this challenge?
- Implementing a new employee wellness program.
- Restructuring the organizational hierarchy to reduce management layers.
- Conducting market research to identify unmet customer needs. (correct)
- Switching to a new accounting software system.
Which activity primarily falls under the scope of management accounting rather than financial accounting?
Which activity primarily falls under the scope of management accounting rather than financial accounting?
- Generating income statements for investors.
- Analyzing production costs to improve efficiency. (correct)
- Creating balance sheets for external audits.
- Preparing annual reports for shareholders.
A company is launching a new product. Which marketing element involves determining the price at which the product will be offered?
A company is launching a new product. Which marketing element involves determining the price at which the product will be offered?
What function of management involves monitoring performance and taking corrective action when needed?
What function of management involves monitoring performance and taking corrective action when needed?
A company wants to foster a culture of innovation. Which practice would be MOST effective?
A company wants to foster a culture of innovation. Which practice would be MOST effective?
A business is found to be polluting a local river despite knowing the environmental impact. Which key concept is the business violating?
A business is found to be polluting a local river despite knowing the environmental impact. Which key concept is the business violating?
A small business is considering expanding into a new market but lacks the capital to do so independently. Which area of finance is MOST relevant to explore?
A small business is considering expanding into a new market but lacks the capital to do so independently. Which area of finance is MOST relevant to explore?
A company is deciding whether to invest in renewable energy sources. Which framework would best help them assess the broad external factors influencing this decision?
A company is deciding whether to invest in renewable energy sources. Which framework would best help them assess the broad external factors influencing this decision?
Which business structure offers the greatest operational flexibility while still protecting owners from personal liability for business debts?
Which business structure offers the greatest operational flexibility while still protecting owners from personal liability for business debts?
A local bakery notices an increase in the price of flour, a key ingredient. Using economic principles, what is the MOST likely direct effect of this change on the bakery's operations?
A local bakery notices an increase in the price of flour, a key ingredient. Using economic principles, what is the MOST likely direct effect of this change on the bakery's operations?
A company is trying to improve its customer relationships to foster loyalty. Which business function should they prioritize to achieve this goal?
A company is trying to improve its customer relationships to foster loyalty. Which business function should they prioritize to achieve this goal?
When a country can produce a good at a lower opportunity cost than another, this is known as ________.
When a country can produce a good at a lower opportunity cost than another, this is known as ________.
A multinational corporation is considering expanding its operations into a new foreign market. What should it be MOST concerned with regarding political risk?
A multinational corporation is considering expanding its operations into a new foreign market. What should it be MOST concerned with regarding political risk?
A manufacturing company decides to implement new technology to improve efficiency and reduce costs. This is an example of what business function?
A manufacturing company decides to implement new technology to improve efficiency and reduce costs. This is an example of what business function?
Which of the following describes the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?
Which of the following describes the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?
A project team is struggling to meet deadlines. Which skill is MOST crucial for the project leader to utilize in order to get the team back on track?
A project team is struggling to meet deadlines. Which skill is MOST crucial for the project leader to utilize in order to get the team back on track?
Which of the following scenarios BEST illustrates the concept of 'economies of scale'?
Which of the following scenarios BEST illustrates the concept of 'economies of scale'?
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Business Studies
Business Studies
Study of business operations including accounting, finance, marketing, HR, and economics.
Accounting
Accounting
Measuring, processing, and communicating financial information.
Finance
Finance
Managing money, investments, and credit.
Marketing
Marketing
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Organizational Studies
Organizational Studies
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Human Resources Management (HRM)
Human Resources Management (HRM)
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Strategy
Strategy
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Ethics
Ethics
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CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)
CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)
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Globalization
Globalization
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Sustainability
Sustainability
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Sole Proprietorship
Sole Proprietorship
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Research and Development (R&D)
Research and Development (R&D)
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SWOT Analysis
SWOT Analysis
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Supply
Supply
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Exchange Rates
Exchange Rates
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Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
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Description
An academic discipline that examines all aspects of business operations. It includes topics such as accounting, finance, marketing, organizational studies, human resources, and economics. Business studies can be pursued at various levels of education.
