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Which type of goods refer to physical items that can be perceived by the senses?
Which type of goods refer to physical items that can be perceived by the senses?
What type of economic units satisfy external demand?
What type of economic units satisfy external demand?
Which classification considers the production stage of goods?
Which classification considers the production stage of goods?
Complementary goods are best defined as:
Complementary goods are best defined as:
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How are semi-finished products characterized in the classification of economic goods?
How are semi-finished products characterized in the classification of economic goods?
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Which area primarily deals with the management of individual organizations?
Which area primarily deals with the management of individual organizations?
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What does the value chain analysis primarily aim to enhance?
What does the value chain analysis primarily aim to enhance?
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What type of analysis includes both internal and external factors?
What type of analysis includes both internal and external factors?
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Which of the following best describes the primary focus of Economics?
Which of the following best describes the primary focus of Economics?
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Which function of management is essential for establishing company goals?
Which function of management is essential for establishing company goals?
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Which of the following is NOT typically included in business administration?
Which of the following is NOT typically included in business administration?
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What is the main goal of company productivity analysis?
What is the main goal of company productivity analysis?
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Which of the following strategies could be categorized as generic strategies?
Which of the following strategies could be categorized as generic strategies?
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What characterizes a company as an open system?
What characterizes a company as an open system?
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What does it mean for a company to be market-oriented?
What does it mean for a company to be market-oriented?
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Why must a company continuously change?
Why must a company continuously change?
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How can a company determine its goals?
How can a company determine its goals?
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What is a dynamic system in the context of a company?
What is a dynamic system in the context of a company?
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In what manner does a company's social system operate?
In what manner does a company's social system operate?
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What is one key characteristic of a company as a complex system?
What is one key characteristic of a company as a complex system?
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Which of the following statements about a company is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about a company is incorrect?
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What characterizes business administration as a science?
What characterizes business administration as a science?
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What is a result of the scarcity of goods?
What is a result of the scarcity of goods?
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What does the term 'economy' encompass?
What does the term 'economy' encompass?
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Which of the following is a classification of economic goods?
Which of the following is a classification of economic goods?
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What type of goods are patents classified as?
What type of goods are patents classified as?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of business administration?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of business administration?
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Which type of economic good includes human labor?
Which type of economic good includes human labor?
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Which category do non-durable consumer goods fall under?
Which category do non-durable consumer goods fall under?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Management
- The presentation is about Introduction to Management, given at Weiden Business School on March 21, 2024, by Dr. Matthias Fischer.
- The lecture overview includes Business Administration & Economics, Company definitions, Value Chain Analysis, Competitive Advantages, External and Internal Analysis (SWOT/TOWS), Management Functions, Company Goals (productivity, economic viability, profitability), and International Management.
Business Administration vs. Economics
- Business Administration focuses on the management of individual organizations.
- Economics examines micro and macroeconomic correlations.
Business Administration as a Science
- Business administration is an interdisciplinary science.
- It involves Sociology, Law, and Psychology.
- It is practice-oriented, focusing on:
- Describing real-world facts and situations.
- Explaining cause-effect relationships.
- Providing recommendations for company action.
Scarcity of Goods
- The scarcity of goods arises from unlimited needs and limited resources.
- This scarcity prompts economic activity.
Economy
- Economy encompasses all institutions and processes that contribute to the satisfaction of human needs for scarce resources and goods.
Classification of Economic Goods
- Economic goods are categorized as:
- Tangible (material) goods (e.g., Production goods, Consumer goods).
- Intangible (immaterial) goods (e.g., Services, Rights).
- Production goods include:
- Non-consumable factors of production (capital goods)
- Consumable factors of production (materials)
- Human work
- Information and knowledge
- Consumer goods include:
- Durable consumer goods.
- Non-durable consumer goods.
Economic Goods - Classification Criteria
- Classified by state (tangible/intangible), use, stage in production (input/output), degree of processing (semi-finished/finished), and relationship (unrelated/substitution/complementary).
Economic Units
- Economic units are categorized as households (satisfy internal demand) and companies (satisfy external demand).
- These can be further broken down into private and public, or mixed-economy units based on their orientation (consumption/production).
What is a Company?
- Companies are characterized as open, dynamic, complex, autonomous, market-oriented, and productive social systems.
- They combine production factors to create value. They must constantly change to adapt to new market demands, and developments. Companies also determine their own goals within a legal framework.
- They consist of many interacting elements and processes.
- Companies focus on fulfilling market requirements (market orientation).
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This quiz covers the key concepts presented by Dr. Matthias Fischer on Introduction to Management. Topics include Business Administration vs. Economics, Value Chain Analysis, SWOT analysis, Management Functions, and the interdisciplinary nature of Business Administration. Gain insights into company goals and international management practices through this quiz.
