Principles of Entrepreneurship: Business Plan vs Feasibility Study

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A business plan determines whether a business idea is viable, doable, and profitable.

False

A feasibility study plots the details on how, when, and why things are done.

False

A business plan is used to determine the viability of a business idea.

False

A business plan gives a quick overview of the content of the whole business plan.

True

A feasibility study is a detailed description of the business plan.

False

A business plan is used to attain profits and objectives.

True

An agricultural enterprise requires special considerations in a business plan.

True

A business plan can be used to identify common mistakes in drafting a business plan.

False

A good marketing plan is based on the information from a market research.

True

SWOT analysis is used to determine the opportunities and threats in the internal environment.

False

Product description is a part of the market analysis.

False

Target market analysis describes the product features and benefits.

False

Competition analysis describes the company's marketing strategies.

False

Market analysis presents the result of SWOT analysis and statistical data.

True

A business plan includes a table on the names of the owners, their address, responsibilities, and experience.

True

The financial plan is structured to measure liquidity of the enterprise.

False

Marketing includes sale and delivery of products to buyers.

True

Production involves only product manufacture.

False

Finance involves bookkeeping, payroll preparation, and settlement of payables and collection of receivables.

True

Administration involves only business communication and inquiry.

False

The operational plan includes the financial plan and organizational plan.

True

The capital requirements of the enterprise are classified into five categories.

False

A business plan includes a presentation of the business structure, such as a sole proprietorship.

True

The financial plan measures liquidity and profitability of the enterprise.

False

Pre-operating capital is the amount spent after the business begins to operate.

False

Working capital is a one-time expense for business assets.

False

Fixed capital includes expenses for supplies and materials.

False

Pre-operating expense is a major cost/expense category in a business plan.

True

Production expense is a type of indirect cost.

False

Direct expense is an expense on rent and utilities.

False

Indirect cost includes expenses on raw materials and direct labor.

False

Financial plan is a part of a business plan.

True

A pre-operating expense includes expenses on registering the business.

True

A financial plan includes only the source of capital and depreciation of assets.

False

Debt involves contributing capital in exchange for ownership of the enterprise.

False

Equity is a source of capital that involves borrowing resources with interest.

False

A financial plan is a part of a business plan.

True

Direct production costs include administrative costs.

False

A financial plan includes only fixed capital and depreciation.

False

Pre-operating expenses include expenses on initial promotional activities.

True

Study Notes

Business Plan vs Feasibility Study

  • A feasibility study determines whether a business decision is viable, doable, and profitable
  • A business plan plots the details on how, when, and why things are done to realize profits and attain objectives

Importance of Business Plan

  • No specific importance mentioned in the text

Common Mistakes in Drafting Business Plan

  • No specific mistakes mentioned in the text

Vital Information Needed in Considering an Agricultural Enterprise

  • No specific information mentioned in the text

Parts of a Business Plan

Executive Summary

  • A quick overview of the content of the whole business plan
  • Gives the reader a brief picture of the enterprise and encourages them to read further

Marketing Plan

  • Based on market research, including analysis of the industry and existing competitors
  • Includes SWOT analysis to determine strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
  • Includes product description, market analysis, target market, competition, and marketing strategies

Organizational Plan

  • Describes the business structure (sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, cooperative)
  • Includes an organizational chart and tables on owners, their addresses, responsibilities, and experience
  • Includes tables on support personnel, their qualifications, number of individuals needed, and corresponding salaries and wages

Operational/Organizational Plan

  • Includes functional areas of management: marketing, production, finance, and administration
  • Describes the basic functional areas of management, including marketing, production, finance, and administration

Financial Plan

  • Structured to measure profitability and equity growth of the enterprise
  • Classifies capital requirements into three: pre-operating capital, working/operating capital, and fixed capital
  • Includes major cost/expense categories: pre-operating expenses, production expenses, and fixed capital
  • Includes cost projection tables for pre-operating expenses, fixed capital, and depreciation

This quiz covers the principles of entrepreneurship and enterprise development, focusing on the differences between a business plan and a feasibility study. Learn how to determine viability and create a plan for profitable business operations.

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