IT364 Entrepreneurship and Innovation Midterm Exam 1 Questions
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What is one advantage of buying an existing business?

  • Cash requirements
  • Obsolete or inefficient equipment and facilities
  • Business is losing money
  • Leverage the experience of the previous owner (correct)
  • What is the primary purpose of promotion in marketing?

  • To lower the quality of a product or service
  • To inform consumers about a product or service and influence them to make a purchase (correct)
  • To decrease the demand for a product or service
  • To increase the price of a product or service
  • What is one common disadvantage of buying an existing business?

  • Paying for 'ill will' (correct)
  • Installed Equipment with known production capacity
  • Low price
  • Easier access to financing
  • Which factor differentiates a small business from its competitors and gives it a unique position in the market?

    <p>Competitive advantage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three types of information commonly used in data mining?

    <p>Geographic, Demographic, and Psychographic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a partnership legally share among co-owners according to the terms of an established partnership agreement?

    <p>Assets, liabilities, and profits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does UPA stand for in the context of business and entrepreneurship?

    <p>Uniform Partnership Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of competitors offer the same products and services as a business?

    <p>Direct competitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a corporation called if it conducts business in the state where it is incorporated?

    <p>Domestic corporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following methods are used for preparing an advertising budget?

    <p>Affordable, competitor matching, percentage of sales, objective-and-task</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factors are important in determining the right price for a product or service?

    <p>Cost structure, market assessment, desired image</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key consideration for a company when selecting advertising media?

    <p>Trading area size and customer characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which business structure features elements of both a partnership and a corporation?

    <p>Limited liability company (LLC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a natural part of the creative process?

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

    Which area should be covered in a business plan presentation?

    <p>The problem your product or service solves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of distinction is made for federal income tax purposes but is legally no different from any other corporation?

    <p>S corporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an entrepreneur draw up as a roadmap for a company's mission, goals, and objectives?

    <p>Business plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method is used for determining the value of a business by using the price/earnings ratios of similar businesses?

    <p>Earnings approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pair of terms correctly describes thinking new things and doing new things?

    <p>Creativity, Innovation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Small business' refer to?

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

    Which statement is NOT correct regarding the benefits of owning a small business?

    <p>Opportunity to be more stressed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What form of business ownership is designed for a business owned and managed by one individual?

    <p>Sole proprietorship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Intellectual capital' refer to in a company's context?

    <p>Intellectual capital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the goals of the seller when negotiating a deal for selling a business?

    <p>Avoid unreasonable contract terms that might limit future opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Serial entrepreneurs are individuals who:

    <p>Run more than one business simultaneously</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes scalable entrepreneurs from social entrepreneurs?

    <p>Social entrepreneurs prioritize social impact over financial gain, while scalable entrepreneurs focus on profitability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When negotiating a deal, what is NOT a goal of the seller?

    <p>Ensure a smooth transition for employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of entrepreneur creates multiple companies and is involved in running more than one business simultaneously?

    <p>Serial entrepreneurs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of negotiating a business sale, what does it mean to avoid unreasonable contract terms?

    <p>Preventing terms that could restrict future opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes scalable startups?

    <p>They aim for significant growth and expansion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes social entrepreneurs from scalable entrepreneurs in their business approach?

    <p>Social entrepreneurs prioritize social impact over financial gain, while scalable entrepreneurs focus on profitability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Buying an Existing Business

    • Advantage: Existing customer base and established reputation
    • Disadvantage: Potential for inherited problems and difficulties adapting an existing business to new approaches

    Marketing

    • Purpose of Promotion: To communicate the value of a product or service to potential customers and encourage them to purchase.

    Competitive Advantage

    • Unique Position: A differentiating factor that sets a small business apart from its competitors

    Data Mining

    • Three types of information:
      • Descriptive: Summarizes past data
      • Predictive: Uses past data to forecast future trends
      • Prescriptive: Analyzes past data to advise on the best course of action for the future

    Partnership

    • Legal Sharing: Co-owners share profits, losses, and management responsibilities according to the partnership agreement.

    Business Terminology

    • UPA: Uniform Partnership Act, a set of laws governing partnerships

    Business Structures

    • Direct Competitors: Businesses offering the same products and services.
    • Domestic Corporation: A corporation operating in the state where it was incorporated.
    • Limited Liability Company (LLC): A business structure combining elements of partnerships and corporations.

    Advertising

    • Methods for Preparing an Advertising Budget:
      • Percentage-of-sales method: A set percentage is allocated from sales revenue.
      • Competitive-parity method: Ad spending is matched to competitors' spending.
      • Objective-and-task method: Budget is determined by the cost of achieving specific advertising goals.

    Pricing Strategy

    • Factors to Consider:
      • Variable costs: Directly related to production quantity.
      • Fixed costs: Constant regardless of production quantity.
      • Competitor pricing: The prices of similar products and services.
      • Value perception: Customers' perception of the value of your product or service.

    Advertising Media Selection

    • Key Consideration: Reaching the target audience effectively.

    Business Plan

    • Presentation Coverage:
      • Executive summary: A brief overview of the plan.
      • Market analysis: Detailed information on target customers and competitors.
      • Financial projections: Projected revenue, expenses, and cash flow.

    Corporation Distinctions

    • S corporation: A type of corporation with a special tax distinction for federal income tax purposes.
    • C corporation: A standard corporation, with no distinction for federal income tax.

    Entrepreneurship

    • Business plan: A blueprint outlining the company's mission, goals, and objectives.
    • Comparable company analysis: A valuation method that uses the price/earnings ratios of comparable businesses.

    Thinking and Doing

    • Innovation: Thinking new things and doing new things.

    Small Business Considerations

    • Small Business: A business with fewer than 500 employees, operating in a specific geographic area.
    • Benefit: Flexibility and control over operations
    • Sole Proprietorship: A business structure where one person owns and manages the business.

    Intellectual Capital

    • Intellectual capital: Represents the knowledge, skills, and expertise of a company's workforce.

    Business Sale Negotiation

    • Seller's Goal: Getting the highest possible price for the business.
    • Serial Entrepreneur: An individual who creates and runs multiple businesses.

    Entrepreneurship Specialization

    • Scalable entrepreneur: Focuses on creating businesses that can be expanded to a large scale.
    • Social entrepreneur: Focuses on creating businesses that address social issues.

    Business Sale Negotiation

    • Unreasonable contract terms: Terms that are not fair or beneficial to both the seller and the buyer.

    Startup Characteristics

    • Scalable startups: Businesses with the potential to grow rapidly.
    • Social entrepreneur: Considers both profit generation and social impact.
    • Scalable entrepreneur: Prioritizes growth and scalability above all else.

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    Prepare for your IT364 Entrepreneurship and Innovation midterm exam with this quiz containing multiple-choice and true/false questions. Test your knowledge on topics such as partnerships, business structures, and legal acts.

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