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What is the primary purpose of warehousing in trade?
What is the primary purpose of warehousing in trade?
- To create time utility through storage (correct)
- To advertise products
- To transport goods
- To manufacture goods
Trade only refers to the sale of physical goods.
Trade only refers to the sale of physical goods.
False (B)
What role do commercial banks play in foreign trade?
What role do commercial banks play in foreign trade?
Commercial banks help exporters in collecting money from importers.
The activities around trade facilitate movement, storage, financing, risk coverage, and __________.
The activities around trade facilitate movement, storage, financing, risk coverage, and __________.
Which of the following is NOT an auxiliary to trade?
Which of the following is NOT an auxiliary to trade?
Match the following goods with their primary production locations:
Match the following goods with their primary production locations:
Advertising only provides information to business owners.
Advertising only provides information to business owners.
What is the significance of trade in commerce?
What is the significance of trade in commerce?
Which of the following is NOT considered a business activity?
Which of the following is NOT considered a business activity?
All goods sold by businesses must be consumable items.
All goods sold by businesses must be consumable items.
What is one of the main purposes of a business?
What is one of the main purposes of a business?
The transfer or exchange of goods and services in business is for __________.
The transfer or exchange of goods and services in business is for __________.
Match the following types of goods with their descriptions:
Match the following types of goods with their descriptions:
What does the term 'industry' primarily refer to?
What does the term 'industry' primarily refer to?
Which strategy is commonly used by businesses to maximize profits?
Which strategy is commonly used by businesses to maximize profits?
Uncertainty of return in business refers to the lack of knowledge about potential profits.
Uncertainty of return in business refers to the lack of knowledge about potential profits.
Commerce involves the production of goods and materials.
Commerce involves the production of goods and materials.
What are the two main ways a business can acquire goods?
What are the two main ways a business can acquire goods?
Name the three broad categories into which industries can be divided.
Name the three broad categories into which industries can be divided.
The ______ industry includes all firms producing electronic goods.
The ______ industry includes all firms producing electronic goods.
Match the following types of business activities with their definitions:
Match the following types of business activities with their definitions:
Which of the following best defines commerce?
Which of the following best defines commerce?
Insurance services are categorized under the secondary industry.
Insurance services are categorized under the secondary industry.
Professionals in the _____ sector work within banks, insurance companies, and government departments.
Professionals in the _____ sector work within banks, insurance companies, and government departments.
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Study Notes
Business Activities and Services
- Business encompasses the sale, transfer, or exchange of goods, both physical and virtual, to make them available to consumers.
- Key components include:
- Insurance: Covers various business risks.
- Warehousing: Creates time utility through storage facilities.
- Advertising: Provides essential information to consumers.
Importance of Trade and Auxiliaries
- Trade is fundamental to commerce, facilitating the movement, storage, financing, risk coverage, and sales promotion of goods.
- Auxiliaries to Trade:
- Help streamline various commerce activities, including:
- Transport and Communication: Essential for distributing goods from production locations to consumers.
- Help streamline various commerce activities, including:
Role of Commercial Banks
- Banks assist in financial processes by:
- Collecting cheques and remitting funds.
- Discounting bills on behalf of traders.
- Facilitating foreign trade by helping exporters collect payments.
- Aiding in capital raising for businesses.
Classification of Business Activities
- Business is broadly classified into:
- Industry: Focuses on the production or processing of goods.
- Commerce: Involves activities necessary to facilitate the exchange of goods and services.
- Industries can be categorized as:
- Primary: Extract natural resources.
- Secondary: Involve manufacturing processes.
- Tertiary: Provide services.
Understanding Business Operations
- Business enterprises either manufacture goods or procure them for resale.
- Goods may include consumable items (e.g., sugar, ghee) or capital goods (e.g., machinery, furniture).
- Services encompass various facilities offered to consumers, including transportation and banking.
Business Objectives and Risks
- Profit Earning: Core goal of business is to generate profit; survival relies on maximizing returns through increased sales or reduced costs.
- Uncertainty of Return: Refers to unpredictable profit outcomes; businesses face risks concerning future earnings.
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