Production and Service Industry Concepts

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What is the core function of a business according to the text?

  • To sell products and services to consumers
  • To provide employment opportunities for people
  • To generate as much profit as possible
  • To transform inputs into outputs and add value to raw materials (correct)

What is the key difference between goods and services according to the passage?

  • Goods are tangible while services are intangible (correct)
  • Goods are sold in markets while services are not
  • Goods are perishable while services are durable
  • Goods involve conversion/transformation while services do not

Which of the following factors does the text NOT mention as influencing the value of a service?

  • The time taken to perform the service
  • The brand reputation of the service provider (correct)
  • The level of knowledge/expertise/qualification/degree of specialization
  • The convenience of the service

What is the key difference between goods and services according to the passage?

<p>Goods are tangible while services are intangible (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a factor influencing the value of a service?

<p>The price of the service (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of adding value to a product or service?

<p>To make the product or service more desirable to customers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major advantage of being a Sole Trader?

<p>Complete control (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of business structure has the disadvantage of needing to carry all losses?

<p>Sole Trader (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a Private Company from a Public Company in terms of liability?

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

Which type of business structure has the advantage of shared workload and responsibility?

<p>Partnership (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of a Sole Trader makes it less expensive to operate compared to other structures?

<p>Complete control (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of business structure has the advantage of growth potential?

<p>Private Company (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a liquidator?

<p>Investigating and reporting financial affairs to creditors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who can initiate the liquidation process of a company?

<p>A company director or shareholder, creditor, or ASIC (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a company's debts during liquidation?

<p>They are determined and paid to creditors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for scrutinizing the reasons behind a company's failure during liquidation?

<p>The liquidator (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step that a liquidator takes in regard to a company during liquidation?

<p>Dissolve or deregister the company (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can ASIC be involved in the liquidation process of a company?

<p>When there are possible offences related to the company (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a complex decision-making process in a large business?

<p>Faster implementation due to fewer layers of management (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a global business or transnational corporation (TNC)?

<p>Woolworths (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the MAIN importance of small businesses to the Australian economy, according to the text?

<p>Contribution to tax supporting essential public services and infrastructure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of a local business, according to the text?

<p>Has a very restricted geographical spread, serving the surrounding areas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as an importance of small businesses to the Australian economy?

<p>Helps develop larger cities and metropolitan areas (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a national business and a global business/transnational corporation (TNC), according to the text?

<p>A national business operates within just one country, while a global business/TNC has a home base in one country but sells its products in other countries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of resource mentioned in the text?

<p>Natural resources (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which management style is associated with increased positivity, creativity, and productivity?

<p>Democratic management style (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge businesses face during the Growth stage of the business life cycle?

<p>Expanding too rapidly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of businesses fail within the first year of trading during the Establishment stage?

<p>33% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Voluntary Administration and Liquidation?

<p>Voluntary Administration involves the appointment of an independent administrator, while Liquidation involves converting assets into cash. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a strategy businesses can use during the Maturity stage to gain a competitive advantage?

<p>Gain a competitive advantage by getting into niche markets (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor contributing to business decline and cessation according to the text?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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