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What is a "business plan"?
What is a "business plan"?
What is the most important part of a business plan?
What is the most important part of a business plan?
Which of the following is NOT a common source of capital for new entrepreneurs?
Which of the following is NOT a common source of capital for new entrepreneurs?
What is "crowdfunding"?
What is "crowdfunding"?
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What is the primary benefit of a business plan for a new entrepreneur?
What is the primary benefit of a business plan for a new entrepreneur?
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What is the key role of "venture capitalists" in the entrepreneurial landscape?
What is the key role of "venture capitalists" in the entrepreneurial landscape?
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Which of these options is NOT a major function of business discussed in the text?
Which of these options is NOT a major function of business discussed in the text?
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Which of these options is a crucial aspect of "managing your employees"?
Which of these options is a crucial aspect of "managing your employees"?
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What is the most significant advantage of a corporation?
What is the most significant advantage of a corporation?
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How can corporations raise money?
How can corporations raise money?
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What benefit does a corporation have in terms of size?
What benefit does a corporation have in terms of size?
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What is perpetual life in the context of corporations?
What is perpetual life in the context of corporations?
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How does a change in ownership occur within a corporation?
How does a change in ownership occur within a corporation?
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What incentive can corporations offer to attract talented employees?
What incentive can corporations offer to attract talented employees?
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What is a significant disadvantage of forming a corporation?
What is a significant disadvantage of forming a corporation?
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What paperwork burden do corporations face?
What paperwork burden do corporations face?
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What are the characteristics of a multinational corporation?
What are the characteristics of a multinational corporation?
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What are Sovereign-Wealth Funds (SWFs)?
What are Sovereign-Wealth Funds (SWFs)?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Sovereign-Wealth Fund?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Sovereign-Wealth Fund?
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What is the concept of 'ethnocentricity'?
What is the concept of 'ethnocentricity'?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence business operations in a global market?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence business operations in a global market?
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What is meant by 'culture' in the context of global business?
What is meant by 'culture' in the context of global business?
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How can sociocultural differences impact business decisions?
How can sociocultural differences impact business decisions?
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Which of the following is an example of the impact of sociocultural forces on business?
Which of the following is an example of the impact of sociocultural forces on business?
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What does a high value of the dollar mean for foreign producers?
What does a high value of the dollar mean for foreign producers?
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Which of the following is a complex form of bartering that involves multiple countries?
Which of the following is a complex form of bartering that involves multiple countries?
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What is the primary reason why global business opportunities may not be viable in certain countries?
What is the primary reason why global business opportunities may not be viable in certain countries?
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What is the main reason why global financial markets operate under a system of floating exchange rates?
What is the main reason why global financial markets operate under a system of floating exchange rates?
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What is the impact of a low value of the dollar on foreign goods?
What is the impact of a low value of the dollar on foreign goods?
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What is the purpose of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1978?
What is the purpose of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1978?
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What is one of the challenges faced by businesses operating in global markets due to inconsistent laws and regulations?
What is one of the challenges faced by businesses operating in global markets due to inconsistent laws and regulations?
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What is the primary reason for the use of bartering in developing nations?
What is the primary reason for the use of bartering in developing nations?
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What percentage of U.S. private sector workers receive salaries from nonprofit organizations?
What percentage of U.S. private sector workers receive salaries from nonprofit organizations?
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What does a product's carbon footprint measure?
What does a product's carbon footprint measure?
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Which initiative is an example of a failed environmental effort?
Which initiative is an example of a failed environmental effort?
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What is a social audit primarily used to evaluate?
What is a social audit primarily used to evaluate?
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Which of the following is NOT typically considered in a social audit?
Which of the following is NOT typically considered in a social audit?
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What is one suggested method for measuring net social contribution?
What is one suggested method for measuring net social contribution?
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What movement is associated with promoting environmentally friendly practices in business?
What movement is associated with promoting environmentally friendly practices in business?
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What type of organizations contribute to social justice by investing in other companies?
What type of organizations contribute to social justice by investing in other companies?
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What is the primary ethical concern related to insider trading?
What is the primary ethical concern related to insider trading?
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What impact does ethical behavior have on shareholder wealth?
What impact does ethical behavior have on shareholder wealth?
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How does employee dissatisfaction typically manifest in a workplace?
How does employee dissatisfaction typically manifest in a workplace?
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What is the consequence of companies failing to treat employees fairly?
What is the consequence of companies failing to treat employees fairly?
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What is the role of Regulation FD in relation to insider trading?
What is the role of Regulation FD in relation to insider trading?
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Which type of company is likely to perform better according to the 'contented cow' theory?
Which type of company is likely to perform better according to the 'contented cow' theory?
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What is a primary responsibility of businesses towards their employees?
What is a primary responsibility of businesses towards their employees?
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What financial impact does employee turnover have on a company?
What financial impact does employee turnover have on a company?
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Flashcards
Conventional Corporation
Conventional Corporation
A legal entity separate from its owners, chartered by the state.
Limited Liability
Limited Liability
Owners are only responsible for losses up to their investment.
Stockholders
Stockholders
Individuals or entities that own shares in a corporation.
Raising Money
Raising Money
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Perpetual Life
Perpetual Life
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Ease of Ownership Change
Ease of Ownership Change
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Initial Costs
Initial Costs
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Extensive Paperwork
Extensive Paperwork
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Multinational Corporation
Multinational Corporation
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Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs)
Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs)
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Cultural Adaptation
Cultural Adaptation
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Ethnocentricity
Ethnocentricity
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Sociocultural Forces
Sociocultural Forces
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Importance of Religion in Business
Importance of Religion in Business
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Cultural Misunderstandings
Cultural Misunderstandings
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Human Resource Management and Culture
Human Resource Management and Culture
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Major Functions of Business
Major Functions of Business
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Business Plan
Business Plan
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Executive Summary
Executive Summary
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Sources of Capital
Sources of Capital
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Angel Investors
Angel Investors
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Crowdfunding
Crowdfunding
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Jobs Act of 2012
Jobs Act of 2012
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Venture Capitalists
Venture Capitalists
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Exchange Rate
Exchange Rate
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High Value of the Dollar
High Value of the Dollar
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Low Value of the Dollar
Low Value of the Dollar
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Floating Exchange Rates
Floating Exchange Rates
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Devaluation
Devaluation
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Bartering
Bartering
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Countertrading
Countertrading
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Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
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Ethical Behavior
Ethical Behavior
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Unethical Behavior
Unethical Behavior
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Insider Trading
Insider Trading
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Regulation FD
Regulation FD
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Contented Cow Companies
Contented Cow Companies
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Employee Retention Cost
Employee Retention Cost
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Employee Fraud
Employee Fraud
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Fair Rewarding of Talent
Fair Rewarding of Talent
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Green Movement
Green Movement
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Carbon Footprint
Carbon Footprint
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Net Social Contribution
Net Social Contribution
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Social Audit
Social Audit
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Social Justice in Business
Social Justice in Business
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Ciba Specialty Chemicals
Ciba Specialty Chemicals
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Publication of Social Reports
Publication of Social Reports
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Challenges of Environmental Initiatives
Challenges of Environmental Initiatives
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Test your understanding of business plans and the entrepreneurial landscape with this quiz. Explore key concepts such as crowdfunding, venture capital, and the various functions of businesses. Perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs and business students alike.