Exploring Commerce
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Which of the following best describes commerce?

  • The organization or activity whose goal is to sell goods and services for profit
  • The buying and selling of goods and services
  • The movement and distribution of finished goods and services (correct)
  • The sourcing of raw materials and manufacturing of goods
  • What is the etymology of the word 'commerce'?

  • It is derived from the Latin word 'commercium' (correct)
  • It is derived from the English word 'trade'
  • It is derived from the English word 'business'
  • It is derived from the Latin word 'merx'
  • How does commerce differ from trade?

  • Commerce involves the movement and distribution of goods and services, while trade is the transaction (correct)
  • Commerce is the large-scale organized system of activities, while trade is the aspect of business related to the movement and distribution of goods and services
  • Commerce involves the sourcing of raw materials and manufacturing of goods, while trade is the buying and selling of goods and services
  • Commerce is the transaction, while trade is the large-scale organized system of activities
  • What is the main focus of commerce?

    <p>The transfer of goods and services from producers to consumers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is commerce the same as business?

    <p>No, commerce is a subset of business</p> Signup and view all the answers

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