Company Objectives, Profit, and CSR

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Which statement accurately describes the relationship between expenses, revenue, and business profit?

  • Business profit is derived by subtracting expenses from revenue. (correct)
  • Business profit is calculated by adding expenses to revenue.
  • Business profit is determined by dividing revenue by expenses.
  • Business profit is equivalent to the sum of expenses and costs.

What is the primary differentiating factor between a fixed cost and a variable cost?

  • Fixed costs fluctuate with production volume, while variable costs remain constant.
  • Fixed costs remain constant regardless of production, while variable costs change with production volume. (correct)
  • Fixed costs are easier to predict than variable costs.
  • Fixed costs are one-time expenses, while variable costs are recurring costs.

A company's total revenue is calculated by multiplying:

  • Fixed costs by Variable costs.
  • Quantity sold by Number of transactions.
  • Quantity sold by Price. (correct)
  • Quantity sold by Total cost.

Consider a scenario where a business's costs are equivalent to its income. Which term accurately describes this state?

<p>Break-even Point (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a company sells more units than calculated at the break-even point, what is the expected outcome?

<p>Profits (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct definition of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?

<p>Social Responsibility Corporative (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the disadvantages of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?

<p>Less competitiveness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organizational structures is responsible for coordinating the production of goods and services?

<p>Company (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a goal of companies?

<p>Improve the welfare of society (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sector would you classify a scientific research company under?

<p>Quaternary (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is a Company?

An entity that coordinates the production of goods and services.

What is business profit?

All revenues minus all expenses, indicating overall profitability.

What is a fixed cost?

Recurring expenditure, like mortgage payments, with a fixed amount.

How to calculate Total Revenue

Calculated by multiplying the quantity of goods sold (Qv) by the selling price (Pv).

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What is the break-even point?

The point where total revenue equals total costs.

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When does a business make a profit?

When we sell more units than calculated at the break-even point.

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What is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?

The company's commitment to operate in an ethical and sustainable manner.

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What are economic sectors?

The breakdown of economic activity in a territory based on production processes.

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What is the Quaternary Sector?

The sector specialized in research and development of new knowledge and technologies.

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What is a common problem for all economic sectors?

Rising costs of energy a problem for all sectors.

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Study Notes

  • A company is a specialized entity that coordinates the production of specific goods and services.
  • Maximizing income is an objective of companies.
  • Creating employment and wealth in the area of influence is an objective of companies.
  • Stabilizing and growing is an objective of companies.
  • Improving the well-being of society is an objective of companies.
  • The business profit is calculated as income minus expenses.
  • Mortgage payment is a fixed cost.
  • Total income = Quantity sold (Qv) * Sale price (Pv).
  • Cost is different from payment.
  • Income is different from collection.
  • The break-even point is also called profitability threshold.
  • If you sell more units than those calculated at the break-even point, you will have benefits.
  • CSR stands for Corporate Social Responsibility.
  • Politicians is NOT an area that affects CSR.
  • Integration into CSR is not mandatory by law.
  • Less competitiveness is not an advantage of CSR.
  • Economic sectors refer to the division of economic activity of a territory according to the different types of production processes.
  • A scientific research company would be framed in the quaternary sector.
  • Energy bill is a common problem for all economic sectors.

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