Introduction to Business Concepts
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What is a key advantage of cooperatives?

  • Restrictive operational sectors
  • Dependence on government support
  • Large pool of talents, skills, and knowledge (correct)
  • Limited access to diverse talents
  • Which type of business enterprise has less than ₱ 3.0 M in total assets?

  • Small
  • Large
  • Micro (correct)
  • Medium
  • What is a disadvantage often faced by cooperatives?

  • Independent of external support
  • Limited capital resources (correct)
  • Strong managerial expertise
  • Diversified funding sources
  • Which organizational business arrangement involves two or more companies creating a new entity?

    <p>Joint Ventures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does horizontal integration primarily focus on?

    <p>Acquisition of additional activities at the same level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of merger involves companies at different stages of production combining?

    <p>Vertical Merger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In franchising, who is typically limited by a contractual relationship?

    <p>Franchisee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes diversification in business strategy?

    <p>Expanding through new service lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a business organization?

    <p>A collection of people working for a common purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an advantage of a sole proprietorship?

    <p>Full control over business decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a sole proprietorship, what happens to profits after taxes?

    <p>The owner keeps all the profits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major disadvantage of a sole proprietorship?

    <p>Difficulties in raising financial capital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the legal status of a sole proprietorship?

    <p>It does not pay separate business income tax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a sole proprietorship typically handle employee compensation?

    <p>Attracting qualified employees can be difficult due to limited financial capital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential characteristic of profit in a business context?

    <p>It is the money remaining after all expenses have been deducted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is indicative of the ease of starting a sole proprietorship?

    <p>Minimal paperwork and legal expenses needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of a sole proprietorship regarding its operational capacity?

    <p>Inability to hire sufficient personnel or stock inventory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of partnerships allows for shared success?

    <p>Diverse strengths and skills from multiple partners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major drawback of a partnership?

    <p>Potential for disagreements among partners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about corporations is true?

    <p>Corporations have a complex structure and operation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the limitations that corporations face?

    <p>Higher start-up costs compared to sole proprietorships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key advantage of a corporation's structure?

    <p>Limited liability for shareholders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic distinguishes cooperatives from other business structures?

    <p>Aim to gain bargaining power and economies of scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage corporations face due to their structure?

    <p>Potential for double taxation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    What is a Business?

    • It's an organization or entity involved in commercial, professional, charitable or industrial activities.
    • Businesses can be for-profit or not-for-profit.
    • They may or may not have a separate existence from the people controlling them.
    • It's all work associated with providing people with goods and services for a profit.

    What is Profit?

    • It's the money left over from all sales after business expenses are deducted.

    Forms of Business Organizations

    • A business organization is a collection of people working together to achieve a common purpose.
    • They share a common organizational culture aligned with their mission, vision, goals, and objectives.

    1. Sole Proprietorship

    • Owned, managed, and controlled by one individual.
    • Simplest and most numerous form of business organization.

    Advantages

    • Easy to start-up: Minimal paperwork and legal expenses make it easy to establish.
    • Fewer regulations: Least regulated form of business.
    • Full control: Owner makes all decisions.
    • Sole receiver of profit: Owner keeps all profits after taxes.
    • Easy to discontinue: Minimal legal obligations to cease operations.
    • No separate business income tax: Not recognized as a separate legal entity, owner pays only personal income tax.

    Disadvantages

    • Difficult to raise financial capital: Limited personal resources and potential lenders are reluctant to lend to new or small businesses.
    • Difficult to raise human capital: Difficulty attracting qualified employees due to limited financial capital and potential inability to offer competitive wages.
    • Size and efficiency: Limited capital can hinder hiring enough staff or stocking enough inventory for efficient operations.
    • Lack of permanence: Business ceases to exist when the owner stops operating it.

    2. Partnership

    • A legal association of two or more individuals acting as co-owners.
    • Combines skills of several people with shared interest in the business' success.

    Advantages

    • Ease of start-up: Partnerships are easy to establish, but articles of partnership are recommended.
    • Shared decision making and specialization: Each partner contributes different strengths and skills.
    • Larger pool of capital: Combined assets improve borrowing capacity and talent attraction.
    • Taxation: Partners pay individual taxes, business itself is tax-exempt.

    Disadvantages

    • More people to share profits: Profits are divided amongst partners.
    • Disagreements: Potential for disagreements between partners.
    • Difficult to change partners: Changing partners requires legal arrangements.
    • Sudden dissolution: Partnership can dissolve due to disagreements, death, or withdrawal of a partner.

    3. Corporation

    • An artificial person with unlimited lifespan, empowered by a state to carry on a specific line of business.
    • Owned by shareholders who are liable for damages only to the extent of their holdings.

    Advantages

    • Limited liability: Shareholders are only liable for the amount of their investment.
    • Ownership transfers: Shares are easily transferable.
    • Easy availability of capital: Relatively easy to raise large amounts of capital.
    • Perpetual life: No limit to the corporation's lifespan.

    Disadvantages

    • Complex process: Establishing a corporation requires multiple steps and compliance with regulations.
    • Double taxation: Corporations pay taxes on profits, and shareholders pay taxes on dividends received.
    • Higher start-up costs: Higher initial costs due to legal and regulatory requirements.

    4. Cooperatives

    • An association of people or small companies with similar products, services, or interests.
    • Formed to obtain greater bargaining power or achieve economies of scale.

    Advantages

    • Various types: Cooperatives can be formed in various sectors.
    • Large pool of talent, skills, and knowledge: Cooperatives benefit from the expertise of multiple members.
    • Operates in diverse sectors: Cooperatives can operate in various industries.

    Disadvantages

    • Limited capital: May struggle to raise sufficient capital.
    • Lack of managerial expertise: Can face challenges in attracting and retaining qualified managers.
    • Dependence on government: May rely on government subsidies or programs for support.

    Categories of Business Enterprises

    • Size categories: Micro, Small, Medium, and Large.
    • Criteria: Number of employees and total assets.

    Organizational Business Arrangements

    • Joint Ventures: Two or more companies establish a new company to pursue shared goals.
    • Contract Arrangements: Entities like processing plants or marketing organizations have contractual agreements with various participants.
    • Franchising Operations: A legal agreement where the franchisee operates according to the franchisor's specifications.
      • Franchisor: Specifies methods and terms for the franchisee.
      • Franchisee: Entrepreneur bound by contract to the franchisor.

    Enterprise Growth & Expansion Strategies

    • Horizontal Integration: Acquiring additional business activities at the same level of the value chain.
    • Vertical Integration: Extending business activities to different stages of operation.
    • Diversification: Broadening the range of products or services by adding new lines.
    • Merger: Companies acquire other companies for growth.

    Different Forms of Mergers

    • Horizontal Merger: Combining competing companies performing similar functions
    • Vertical Merger: A company in one phase of the operation absorbs or joins another company in a different phase.

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