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What is the primary goal of a commercial business?
What is the primary goal of a commercial business?
Which of the following is not considered a stakeholder in a business?
Which of the following is not considered a stakeholder in a business?
How do investors typically provide funding to a business?
How do investors typically provide funding to a business?
What distinguishes a non-commercial business from a commercial one?
What distinguishes a non-commercial business from a commercial one?
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What risk do entrepreneurs face when starting a business?
What risk do entrepreneurs face when starting a business?
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What is one of the rights of an employer when recruiting employees?
What is one of the rights of an employer when recruiting employees?
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Which responsibility requires employers to give directions to their employees?
Which responsibility requires employers to give directions to their employees?
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What is a key right of an employer regarding employee management?
What is a key right of an employer regarding employee management?
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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of an employer?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of an employer?
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What should employers provide to ensure a clear employment relationship?
What should employers provide to ensure a clear employment relationship?
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Which responsibility involves ensuring that employees are compensated fairly?
Which responsibility involves ensuring that employees are compensated fairly?
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Which legal act outlines fair dismissal practices for employers?
Which legal act outlines fair dismissal practices for employers?
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What does the responsibility of providing a safe work environment entail?
What does the responsibility of providing a safe work environment entail?
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What is one of the key rights of employees?
What is one of the key rights of employees?
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Which responsibility is expected of employees?
Which responsibility is expected of employees?
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What role do suppliers play in the business environment?
What role do suppliers play in the business environment?
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What is the primary function of producers in a business?
What is the primary function of producers in a business?
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What distinguishes consumers from customers?
What distinguishes consumers from customers?
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Which of the following describes a service provider?
Which of the following describes a service provider?
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What is a responsibility of managers in a business?
What is a responsibility of managers in a business?
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Which statement is correct regarding workplace safety rights?
Which statement is correct regarding workplace safety rights?
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What is the primary expectation of society from businesses?
What is the primary expectation of society from businesses?
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Which of the following is NOT a role of government in relation to businesses?
Which of the following is NOT a role of government in relation to businesses?
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In a co-operative relationship between employers and employees, what is one key benefit?
In a co-operative relationship between employers and employees, what is one key benefit?
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What characterizes a competitive relationship?
What characterizes a competitive relationship?
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What is a common outcome in wage negotiations in a competitive relationship?
What is a common outcome in wage negotiations in a competitive relationship?
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Which approach best illustrates a co-operative relationship between an investor and a manager?
Which approach best illustrates a co-operative relationship between an investor and a manager?
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Which one of the following is a key expectation that businesses must fulfill according to government regulations?
Which one of the following is a key expectation that businesses must fulfill according to government regulations?
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In a competitive relationship, what is a likely disagreement between an investor and a manager?
In a competitive relationship, what is a likely disagreement between an investor and a manager?
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Flashcards
Business Definition
Business Definition
An organization that creates and sells goods or services.
Stakeholder
Stakeholder
A person or group affected by business operations.
Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur
Someone who starts a business, taking risks for profit.
Investor Types
Investor Types
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Owner's Capital
Owner's Capital
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Employer
Employer
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Employer's Rights
Employer's Rights
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Employer's Responsibilities
Employer's Responsibilities
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Written Contract of Employment
Written Contract of Employment
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Dismissal
Dismissal
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Unfair Dismissal
Unfair Dismissal
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Safe Work Environment
Safe Work Environment
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Unfair Dismissal Act (1977-2007)
Unfair Dismissal Act (1977-2007)
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Employee's Responsibility
Employee's Responsibility
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What is a Producer?
What is a Producer?
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What's a Supplier?
What's a Supplier?
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Service Provider
Service Provider
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Consumer (Individual)
Consumer (Individual)
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Consumer (Reseller)?
Consumer (Reseller)?
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What are Managers responsible for?
What are Managers responsible for?
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Socially Responsible Business
Socially Responsible Business
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Government's Role in Business
Government's Role in Business
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Co-operative Relationship
Co-operative Relationship
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Employer-Employee Skill Development
Employer-Employee Skill Development
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Profit-Sharing Schemes
Profit-Sharing Schemes
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Competitive Relationship
Competitive Relationship
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Wage Negotiations
Wage Negotiations
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Investor-Manager Conflict
Investor-Manager Conflict
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Study Notes
What is a Business?
- A business is an organization that produces goods or services for customers.
- Businesses can be commercial (profit-focused) or non-commercial (not-for-profit). Non-commercial businesses may fundraise, or receive grants.
Stakeholders in a Business
- Stakeholders are groups affected by a business's operations.
- Entrepreneurs: Individuals who identify a market gap and start businesses.
- Investors: Provide funding for businesses, either through equity or loans.
- Equity capital: Investors become part-owners.
- Loan capital: Businesses borrow from lenders that require repayment with interest.
- Grants: Funding from government or agencies, typically doesn't need repayment.
- Employers: Hire employees to work within a company.
- Employees: People who work for a company.
- Managers: Responsible for daily operations.
- Producers: Create products by transforming raw materials into finished goods.
- Suppliers: Provide raw materials or services.
- Customers: Purchase goods or services for personal or business use.
- Society: Local and global community impacted.
- Government: Regulates businesses through laws and taxes.
Employee Rights and Responsibilities
- Employees have rights, like a written contract, fair pay, and a safe workplace.
- Employees have responsibilities, like following instructions and performing tasks.
Manager Rights and Responsibilities
- Managers are responsible for running businesses, achieving goals, producing/selling and managing resources.
Other Stakeholders
- Producers: Businesses that create goods/services from raw materials.
- Suppliers: Businesses providing materials, components, or services.
- Service providers: Organizations offering support (e.g., electricity, banking).
- Consumers: Individuals purchasing goods/services.
Relationships Between Stakeholders
- Co-operative Relationships: Mutual benefit, where both stakeholders aim for a win-win. Examples include skill development, profit sharing and employee/manager cooperation.
- Competitive Relationships: Win-lose situations, where each party tries to achieve goals at the other's expense. Examples include wage negotiations, and conflicts over profits.
Government's Role
- Government laws and regulations can affect businesses.
- Providing jobs, and obeying laws and taxes are important factors to the government.
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This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of business, including definitions and types of businesses. It also covers the various stakeholders involved in a business, detailing their roles and contributions. Test your understanding of the key components that drive business operations and relationships.