Classification of Firms by Sectors and Sizes
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What is a defining characteristic of small firms?

  • Target global markets
  • Extensive machinery and workforce
  • Operate on a large scale
  • Limited in size and revenue (correct)
  • Why is it difficult for small firms to attract experienced employees?

  • Inability to provide training for employees
  • Preference for inexperienced workers
  • Inability to afford competitive wages and training (correct)
  • Lack of job openings
  • What advantage do small businesses have over large businesses in terms of decision-making?

  • Multiple managers for decision-making
  • Owner's full control over decision-making (correct)
  • Dependence on external consultants
  • Involvement of employees in decision-making
  • Why may a firm choose to remain small instead of expanding?

    <p>Preference of owners to stay small</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage small firms face due to their size?

    <p>Struggles to raise finance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are small businesses more likely to innovate compared to large businesses?

    <p>Less to lose and willingness to take risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sector includes economic activities involving extraction of raw natural materials?

    <p>Primary sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which centuries did the secondary sector gain importance?

    <p>19th and 20th centuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sector offers intangible goods and services to consumers?

    <p>Tertiary sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of firm is usually owned and run by the government?

    <p>Public firm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main form of economic activity in pre-modern times?

    <p>Subsistence farming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which industry sectors are commonly public-owned according to the text?

    <p>Defence, arms, and nuclear industries</p> Signup and view all the answers

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