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What is one key characteristic that differentiates an organization from other social units?

  • Members enter through a contractual arrangement. (correct)
  • Organizations are only profit-oriented.
  • Members are volunteers.
  • Organizations are primarily informal groups.

Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of an organization?

  • To achieve common enterprise objectives. (correct)
  • To limit the interactions among its members.
  • To maximize individual member interests.
  • To provide services without a clear goal.

According to Buchanan and Hczynski, what are organizations primarily defined as?

  • Economic transactions between parties.
  • Social arrangements for controlled performance of collective goals. (correct)
  • Informal groups sharing common interests.
  • Competitive frameworks for market success.

In what way can organizations upgrade their corporate purpose?

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What type of goals do organizations generally strive to achieve?

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What aspect of an organization reflects its social nature?

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Why is defining an organization considered difficult?

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How do contracts influence the structure of an organization?

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What is the primary mission of for-profit organizations?

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How is success typically measured for nonprofit organizations?

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What distinguishes hybrid organizations from traditional organizations?

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What is corporate social responsibility in the context of for-profit organizations?

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Which of the following is a common characteristic of nonprofit organizations?

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What factors determine the scale of a business organization?

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What is an example of a service typically provided by nonprofits?

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How do hybrid organizations measure their effectiveness?

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Which factors comprise the immediate or task environment of a firm?

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What is a key characteristic of a sole proprietorship?

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How can businesses be classified based on ownership?

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Which of the following is NOT considered a macro-environmental factor affecting businesses?

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Which type of business organization is characterized by being owned by an individual or a group for their own benefit?

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What differentiates partnerships from sole proprietorships?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of the general environment in business?

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A business owned by two or more individuals aiming to earn a profit is classified as what?

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Which characteristic is associated with large organizations?

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What type of business primarily provides intangible products?

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Which type of organization includes both manufacturing and service aspects?

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What is a primary characteristic of a merchandising business?

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In what type of market would you typically find organizations classified as 'mechanistic'?

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What is a key feature of small organizations compared to large ones?

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What forms the basis of a manufacturing business?

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Which statement about 'organization men' is true?

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What is the maximum number of employees for a business to be categorized as a small business in Sri Lanka according to the Census and Statistics Department?

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Which of the following criteria is NOT considered in classifying small and medium scale businesses in the UK?

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According to the World Bank, what is the investment limit in fixed assets for a business to be classified as a small business in Sri Lanka?

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What characterizes large scale businesses?

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According to the Department of Small Industry, what is the maximum capital investment for a business to qualify as a small business?

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How does a medium scale business differ from a small business in the UK regarding sales turnover?

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What is the employee limit for a small business defined by the Industrial Development Board in Sri Lanka?

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Which of the following defines a small business based on the number of employees according to the criteria outlined?

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What is the primary relationship between the franchiser and the franchisee?

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What is typically the legal status of a franchiser?

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Franchising as a business concept can trace its origins to which historical practice?

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Which of the following best describes the modern franchising system?

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In what historical context did the first examples of franchising appear?

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Which of the following terms is closely related to the concept of franchising?

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What implications does the interdependent relationship between franchiser and franchisee have?

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Franchising reduces risks typically faced by entrepreneurs in what way?

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Flashcards

Organization

A social entity where individuals work together towards a shared purpose, formed through a deliberate process.

Collective Goals

The specific outcomes or objectives that an organization aims to achieve.

Organizational Structure

The structured way an organization is designed and operated, including its departments, roles, and reporting lines.

Organizational Flexibility

The ability of an organization to adapt and adjust to changing circumstances, markets, and needs.

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Contractual Relationship

A formal agreement between members of an organization, outlining roles, responsibilities, and expectations.

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Profit-Making Objective

The principle that the primary purpose of a business organization is to generate profits for its owners.

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Sustainability Initiatives

The idea that organizations should consider their impact on society and the environment in addition to financial performance.

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COVID-19 Pandemic

The unexpected situation that forced many organizations to adapt their operations and communication.

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Task Environment

Factors that directly impact a company's day-to-day operations, including suppliers, competitors, customers, and financial institutions.

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General Environment

Broader influences that affect multiple businesses, including economic, political, cultural, technological, and legal factors.

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Sole Proprietorship

A business owned and run by one person for their own benefit. Its existence depends entirely on the owner's decisions.

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Partnership

A business formed by two or more individuals who share profits and losses.

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Private Sector Businesses

Businesses owned by individuals or groups, typically aiming for profit. Examples include sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations.

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Incorporated Company

A business structure where the company is legally separate from its owners, providing limited liability and the ability to raise capital through shares.

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Cooperative Societies

Organizations owned and controlled by their members, often with a focus on social or economic benefits.

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Associations

Groups of individuals working together for a common purpose, but not necessarily focused on profit.

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Hybrid organization

A type of organization that combines the profit-seeking goals of a for-profit business with a social or environmental mission.

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For-profit organizations

Companies that prioritize generating profit and developing products or services that are valuable to consumers.

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Nonprofit organizations

Organizations dedicated to promoting a social cause or advocating for a particular standpoint, without prioritizing profits.

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Corporate social responsibility

The practice of a for-profit business integrating a social mission into its operations.

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Double bottom line

A business model where companies measure their success by both financial performance and social impact.

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Triple bottom line

A business model where companies measure their success by financial performance, social impact, and environmental impact.

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Scale of a business organization

The size of a business organization, determined by factors like capital invested, number of employees, energy usage, and market share.

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Categorizing business organizations based on scale

Businesses can be categorized based on different criteria, such as amount of capital invested, number of employees, energy used, and market share.

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Service Business

Businesses that provide intangible products like professional skills, expertise, or advice, e.g., banks, consulting firms.

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Merchandising Business

Businesses that purchase goods at wholesale prices and sell them at retail prices, making a profit by marking up the cost.

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Manufacturing Business

Businesses that purchase materials to transform them into new products, combining raw materials, labor, and overhead costs.

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Hybrid Business

Companies that combine aspects of different business types, like selling food (merchandising) and serving it (service).

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Small and Medium-Scale Businesses (SMBs)

Businesses characterized by small capital investments, few employees, and a minor market share compared to large companies.

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Large Scale Businesses

Businesses with significant capital investment, a large workforce, a substantial market share, and influence over their industry.

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Business Size Classification Criteria

A set of criteria used to classify businesses by their size, based on factors like revenue, assets, and number of employees.

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Sales Turnover

The total value of goods or services a company sells within a specific period.

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Balance Sheet Value

The total value of a company's assets, including things like property, equipment, and cash.

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Capital Investment

The amount of money invested in a business to acquire equipment, facilities, and other assets.

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Business Classification

The process of categorizing businesses based on their size and other criteria.

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Market Share Influence

The ability of a large business to exert influence over market trends and pricing.

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What is Franchising?

An arrangement where one party (franchiser) sells the right to another party (franchisee) to market its product or service.

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Legal Status of Franchising Parties

The franchiser is often a company, while the franchisee is typically a sole trader or partnership. Both parties have separate legal identities, but their contract makes their relationship interdependent.

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Growth of Franchising

Franchising has grown significantly in recent years.

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Historical Origins of Franchising

The earliest forms of franchising can be traced back to the Middle Ages, where feudal lords granted rights for tax collection and operating markets.

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Early Business Franchising

The first examples of franchising as a business model were in mid-19th century Germany, where brewers contracted with tavern owners to sell their beer exclusively.

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Risk Reduction in Franchising

Franchising reduces risks for entrepreneurs by providing a proven system for selling products or services.

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Expansion through Franchising

Franchising enables quicker expansion for brands compared to traditional methods.

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Opportunity for Entrepreneurs

Franchising allows individuals to become business owners with less upfront capital and operational expertise compared to starting from scratch.

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Study Notes

Lesson 02: Overview of Business Organizations

  • Business is an organized activity, a fundamental and universal feature of human existence
  • Defining 'business' precisely is difficult
  • Dictionary definitions often describe it as buying and selling, trade, or profit-making organizations
  • This lesson explores different components of business organizations

2.1. Creating a Flexible Organization

2.1.1. What is an Organization?

  • Defining an organization is challenging due to its varied forms (clubs, schools, companies, charities, hospitals)
  • Organizations share common features, summarized as social arrangements for controlled performance of collective goals
  • Three key features are:
    • Collective Goals: Organizations are purposeful in achieving common goals
    • Social Arrangements: Organizations are social entities formed when two or more people work together for a shared objective
    • Controlled Performance: Organizations have systems to ensure group goals are met through effective performance, often enabled by human resource development

2.1.2. Factors that Influence an Organization

  • Business organizations are influenced by elements of their environment (economic, demographic, social, political, legal, technological, etc.)
  • The environment impacts the transformation process, resource acquisition, and output creation
  • Immediate/task environment includes suppliers, competitors, labor markets, customers, and potentially a parent company or other stakeholders.

2.2. Forms of Business Organizations

  • Businesses are organized in various ways
  • Common classifications include:
    • Based on ownership (sole proprietorship, partnerships, incorporated companies, cooperatives, etc.)
    • Based on mission (for-profit, non-profit, social enterprise)
    • Based on scale of operations (small, medium, large)
    • Based on the nature of operations (service, merchandising, manufacturing, hybrid)

2.2.1. Business Organizations Based on Ownership

  • Private sector businesses are owned by individuals or groups of individuals
  • Classifications include:
    • Sole Proprietorship: Owned and run by a single person; entirely dependent on the owner's decisions
    • Partnerships: Individuals conducting business together with a profit objective; types include general and limited partnerships
    • Incorporated Companies: Businesses registered under the Companies Act, have a separate legal personality, and shareholders have limited liability
    • Cooperative Societies: Democratically controlled independent organizations geared towards achieving common needs of members, often with collective ownership

2.2.2. Business Organizations Based on Mission

  • Organizations are classified based on their objectives (profit/nonprofit/social enterprise)
  • For-profit organizations prioritize generating profit
  • Non-profit organizations prioritize a social cause or advocacy
  • Social enterprises combine social mission with business for social and possibly environmental impact

2.2.3. Business Organizations Based on Scale

  • Organizations are categorized by their size, often using criteria like capital investment, number of employees, or market share.
  • Small or medium-scale businesses are often defined by lower levels of these criteria

2.2.3. Business Organizations Based on Nature of Operations

  • Service Businesses: Provide intangible products like expertise, advice and professional skills
  • Merchandising Businesses: Buy products at wholesale and resell them at a higher price for profit
  • Manufacturing Businesses: Transform purchased materials into new products through a production process
  • Hybrid Businesses: Combine elements of service, merchandising, and manufacturing

2.3. Franchising as a Special Form of Business Organization

  • Franchising: An arrangement where one party (franchisor) sells the right to another party (franchisee) to market a product or service
  • Parties have separate legal status, but interdependent due to franchise agreement.

2.3.1. What is Franchising?

  • Franchising is a widely used business model, particularly common in the 1950s and 1960s.

2.3.2. The Growth of Franchising

  • Franchising grew significantly in recent years
  • Early examples trace back to the middle ages
  • The model became popular through product-name franchising in the 1950s and 1960s.

2.3.3. Pros and Cons of Franchising

  • Advantages for the franchisor: Expansion of market, additional income, remote site operations, market control, scaling, and reduced initial investment
  • Advantages for the franchisee: Proven system, brand recognition, support from an established partner, ease of financing, and less exposure to risk
  • Disadvantages for the franchisor: Risk of franchisee failure, loss of reputation, inability to maintain control over products or operations by franchisee, potential for information leaks
  • Disadvantages for the franchisee: Limited control over business, high start-up costs, risks of franchisor going bankrupt or altering procedures negatively impacting profit outcomes

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Test your understanding of key concepts in organizational theory, including definitions, purposes, and characteristics of various types of organizations. Explore the nuances of for-profit and nonprofit organizations, corporate social responsibility, and the challenges of defining what an organization is.

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