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What advantage does a sole trading business have regarding decision-making?
What advantage does a sole trading business have regarding decision-making?
- Decisions can be made and implemented quickly. (correct)
- Decisions require legal approval.
- Decisions are made by a team of partners.
- Decisions are based on extensive market research.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of being a sole trader?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of being a sole trader?
- Business continuity is easily ensured.
- Only one person is responsible for business risks. (correct)
- Decisions are delayed due to multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to attract large amounts of capital.
How does the profit structure work in a sole trading business?
How does the profit structure work in a sole trading business?
- Profits are reinvested back into the business.
- Profits are shared among partners.
- Profits are distributed to shareholders.
- All profits belong to the sole trader. (correct)
What is a key reason why a sole trader might struggle to expand their business?
What is a key reason why a sole trader might struggle to expand their business?
What risk does a sole trader face in terms of liability?
What risk does a sole trader face in terms of liability?
What is a key characteristic of a partnership regarding capital?
What is a key characteristic of a partnership regarding capital?
How do partners in a partnership share the business outcomes?
How do partners in a partnership share the business outcomes?
What does joint ownership of a partnership imply?
What does joint ownership of a partnership imply?
Which of the following best describes the risks in a partnership?
Which of the following best describes the risks in a partnership?
Which statement is not a feature of a partnership?
Which statement is not a feature of a partnership?
What is a business organisation primarily set up to do?
What is a business organisation primarily set up to do?
What does a deed of partnership outline?
What does a deed of partnership outline?
What is the main characteristic of a sole trading business?
What is the main characteristic of a sole trading business?
What is meant by unlimited liability?
What is meant by unlimited liability?
What does risk in a business context refer to?
What does risk in a business context refer to?
What is the primary purpose of the Deed of Partnership?
What is the primary purpose of the Deed of Partnership?
Which of the following is NOT typically included in a Deed of Partnership?
Which of the following is NOT typically included in a Deed of Partnership?
How does a dispute among partners get resolved?
How does a dispute among partners get resolved?
What happens if one partner is dishonest in a partnership?
What happens if one partner is dishonest in a partnership?
Which of the following statements about partnerships is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about partnerships is incorrect?
Which type of production focuses on producing one unit of output at a time based on consumer preferences?
Which type of production focuses on producing one unit of output at a time based on consumer preferences?
What characterizes capital-intensive production processes?
What characterizes capital-intensive production processes?
Which production process is described as continuously producing standardized output in large quantities?
Which production process is described as continuously producing standardized output in large quantities?
What is the term for production that occurs within a small enterprise?
What is the term for production that occurs within a small enterprise?
Which term describes the production methods that seek to protect the environment?
Which term describes the production methods that seek to protect the environment?
Study Notes
Sole Trading Business
- Simple to establish and manage
- Requires minimal initial investment
- Owner retains all profits
- Quick decision-making due to single ownership
- Limited capital hampers expansion
- Sole trader bears all risks and liabilities
- Business continuity dependent on the sole trader
- Owner's personal assets are at risk in case of business debts
Partnership
- All partners contribute capital
- Partners share risks and rewards equally
- Joint ownership of the business
- Deed of Partnership outlines partnership terms
Deed of Partnership
- Defines each partner's capital contribution
- Outlines task allocation among partners
- Specifies profit and loss sharing arrangements
Activity 5
- (a) True: A partnership is owned and managed by all partners.
- (b) True: A Deed of Partnership is crucial for managing the partnership.
- (c) False: Partnership businesses can operate beyond normal business hours.
- (d) True: Dishonesty by one partner can negatively impact the entire partnership.
- (e) False: All partners share the losses, not just one.
Key Terms
- Business Organisation: An enterprise established to produce or trade goods and services.
- Deed of Partnership: A contract detailing the terms and conditions of a partnership.
- Partnership: A business owned and managed by two or more individuals aiming to make profit.
- Risk: The possibility of incurring a loss instead of profit.
- Sole Trading Business: A business owned and controlled by one entrepreneur.
- Unlimited Liability: The owner's personal assets are at risk to cover business debts in case of bankruptcy.
Production Processes
- Batch Production: Producing goods in batches through a step-by-step process.
- Capital-intensive Production Process: Utilizing more capital than labor in production.
- Flow Production: Continuously producing standardized output in large quantities.
- Inputs/Resources/Factors of Production: Components used in production, including labor, capital, and raw materials.
- Job Production: Customizing production to meet individual customer preferences.
- Labor-intensive Production Process: Reliant on more labor than capital in production.
- Large-Scale Production: Mass production within a large company.
- Output: The goods and services produced.
- Production: The process of transforming input resources into output.
- Production Process: The steps involved in converting inputs into output.
- Small-Scale Production: Production within a smaller enterprise.
- Sustainable Production: Environmentally friendly production using sustainable processes and technology.
- Technology: Methods and tools used to facilitate production processes.
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Test your understanding of the key concepts differentiating sole trading businesses and partnerships. This quiz covers the advantages and disadvantages of each structure along with the implications of a Deed of Partnership. Perfect for students learning about business types and their management.
