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What is a common reaction by companies to uncertainty?
What is a common reaction by companies to uncertainty?
Globalization has a minimal impact on the costs faced by businesses.
Globalization has a minimal impact on the costs faced by businesses.
False
Innovations in information technology have led to faster communication and an influx of information.
Innovations in information technology have led to faster communication and an influx of information.
Information overload
The ___ environment consists of factors that have an indirect but significant influence on business operations.
The ___ environment consists of factors that have an indirect but significant influence on business operations.
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Match the following problems to their definitions:
Match the following problems to their definitions:
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What is one of the disadvantages of a partnership?
What is one of the disadvantages of a partnership?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor in the internal environment of a business?
Which of the following is NOT a factor in the internal environment of a business?
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The macroenvironment is directly controllable by firms.
The macroenvironment is directly controllable by firms.
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Corporations have a distinct personality separate from their owners.
Corporations have a distinct personality separate from their owners.
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What is the minimum paid-up capital required for corporations in the Philippines?
What is the minimum paid-up capital required for corporations in the Philippines?
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What is the operating environment also known as?
What is the operating environment also known as?
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A __________ corporation has a capital stock divided into shares and pays dividends.
A __________ corporation has a capital stock divided into shares and pays dividends.
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Match the following with their respective descriptions:
Match the following with their respective descriptions:
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of forming a corporation?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of forming a corporation?
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A branch office requires a minimum paid capital of 100,000 US Dollars.
A branch office requires a minimum paid capital of 100,000 US Dollars.
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Name one internal factor that can lead to the dissolution of a partnership.
Name one internal factor that can lead to the dissolution of a partnership.
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What is a key advantage of sole proprietorship?
What is a key advantage of sole proprietorship?
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A limited partnership means that all partners have unlimited liability.
A limited partnership means that all partners have unlimited liability.
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What is a disadvantage of a sole proprietorship?
What is a disadvantage of a sole proprietorship?
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A ___ has debts or obligations arising during business operations.
A ___ has debts or obligations arising during business operations.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Which of the following is NOT a feature of a partnership?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of a partnership?
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What is the minimum capital required to establish a Regional Operating Headquarters?
What is the minimum capital required to establish a Regional Operating Headquarters?
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How can obtaining additional capital be challenging for sole proprietorships?
How can obtaining additional capital be challenging for sole proprietorships?
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Partnerships can only exist between two individuals.
Partnerships can only exist between two individuals.
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A Representative Office obtains funds directly from its main office overseas.
A Representative Office obtains funds directly from its main office overseas.
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What is one of the services performed by a Regional Operating Headquarters?
What is one of the services performed by a Regional Operating Headquarters?
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A ___________ business is a type of business that provides labor and other services to customers.
A ___________ business is a type of business that provides labor and other services to customers.
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What type of business primarily purchases products from manufacturers to sell at retail prices?
What type of business primarily purchases products from manufacturers to sell at retail prices?
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Match the following ethical perspectives with their definitions:
Match the following ethical perspectives with their definitions:
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Universalism advocates for values that are applicable only to specific individuals.
Universalism advocates for values that are applicable only to specific individuals.
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What is an ethical issue?
What is an ethical issue?
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What principle focuses on achieving the greatest good for the greatest number of people?
What principle focuses on achieving the greatest good for the greatest number of people?
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Corporate social responsibility only focuses on the financial performance of a business.
Corporate social responsibility only focuses on the financial performance of a business.
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What does corporate integrity refer to?
What does corporate integrity refer to?
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The ______ dimension views the organization as actively engaging with society.
The ______ dimension views the organization as actively engaging with society.
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Match the following ethical theories or corporate concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following ethical theories or corporate concepts with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Major Problems Faced by Businesses
- Uncertainty creates fear among executives, prompting a focus on short-term goals to manage risks.
- Globalization necessitates costly adaptations to serve new markets and trends.
- Innovation is essential for fostering a culture that encourages creative problem-solving and development.
- Government Policies require businesses to comply with new regulations across various sectors, including environmental and financial.
- Technology demands investment to leverage its benefits, keeping companies competitive as advancements occur rapidly.
- Diversity enhances products and services by integrating varied perspectives and ideas into business processes.
- Complexity in the business environment is driven by globalization and information technology.
- Information Overload arises from rapid communication advances and the vast amount of data available online.
Environment of the Firm
- The business environment encompasses conditions and elements vital for effective operations and success.
- Internal Environments directly affect business operations, influencing day-to-day functions.
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External Environments indirectly influence operations, classified into:
- Microenvironment: Directly relevant factors such as customers, suppliers, and competitors, which are somewhat uncontrollable.
- Macroenvironment: Wider environmental factors impacting business indirectly.
Forms of Business Ownership
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Sole Proprietorship:
- Advantages: Simple ownership structure, complete control, ease of changes and dissolution.
- Disadvantages: Unlimited liability risks personal assets and difficulty in capital acquisition.
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Partnership:
- Joint ownership shared by two or more individuals with profit and loss agreements.
- Types include General Partnership (unlimited liability) and Limited Partnership (differentiated liability based on investment).
- Advantages: Broader capital base and easier expansion due to shared management.
- Disadvantages: Joint liability leading to potential partner-related conflicts and limited lifespan due to partnership dynamics.
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Corporation:
- Can legally operate independently of its owners, engaging in contracts and owning property.
- Requires a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 15 shareholders.
- Subject to regulation and taxation separate from individual shareholders.
- Types: Stock Corporation (shares and dividends) and Non-Stock Corporation (no shares).
- Advantages: Limited liability protects personal assets.
- Disadvantages: Complex formation process and heightened scrutiny from regulatory agencies.
Foreign Business Organizations
- Branch Office: Engaged in foreign operations, requiring registration and a minimum capital of 200,000 USD.
- Representative Office: Supports the parent company without independent funding, needing 30,000 USD for operations.
- Regional Headquarters: Focuses on managerial functions and internal coordination.
- Regional Operating Headquarters: Provides specific services and derives income from local activities, needing 200,000 USD capital.
Classification of Businesses
- Service Business: Provides labor and services directly to customers.
- Merchandising Business: Purchases goods to sell at a profit.
- Manufacturing Business: Converts raw materials into finished products through various processes.
Ethical Environment of the Firm
- Business Ethics involves moral decision-making and addressing ethical issues.
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Perspectives on Ethics include:
- Universalism: Shared values like honesty and respect.
- Egoism: Promoting self-interest.
- Utilitarianism: Greatest benefit for the majority.
- Relativism: Ethics shaped by individual viewpoints.
- Virtue Ethics: Morality linked to character maturity.
Corporate Integrity and Social Responsibility
- Corporate Integrity reflects a sense of unity within a corporation fostered by healthy internal relationships.
- Corporate culture, interpersonal relations, and societal engagement are crucial for a positive ethical climate.
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) represents the firm’s commitment to socially beneficial activities, enhancing its public image.
- Social Obligations and Responsiveness refer to actions taken for reasons beyond mandatory compliance, demonstrating a company’s ethical stance.
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This quiz explores the significant challenges that businesses encounter in today's dynamic environment. Key topics include uncertainty, globalization, innovation, and the impact of government policies on business operations. Test your understanding of how these factors affect decision-making in organizations.
