Types of Business and Economic Activity Quiz
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Which of the following is not classified as an input for economic activities?

  • Machines
  • Management
  • Men
  • Consumer goods (correct)
  • What is the basic objective of all economic activities?

  • To transform inputs into outputs (correct)
  • To aim at social benefits
  • To decide what, when, and for whom to produce
  • To create surplus or profit
  • What is the purpose of Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs)?

  • To transform inputs into outputs
  • To decide what, when, and for whom to produce
  • To aim at social benefits (correct)
  • To create surplus or profit
  • What decisions does a production unit have to make?

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    What do economists classify as inputs for economic activities?

    <p>Land, labour, capital, and entrepreneurship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What represents the essence of economic activity according to the text?

    <p>Transforming a set of inputs into a set of output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of types of businesses mentioned in the text?

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    What type of goods are referred to as non-durable or single use goods in the text?

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    'For whom to produce' is a decision related to which economic activity?

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    'Creation of net value added' is the basic objective of which type of activity?

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    Study Notes

    Economic Activities

    • The basic objective of all economic activities is to create net value added.
    • Creation of net value added is the basic objective of for-profit organizations.

    Inputs for Economic Activities

    • Economists classify labor, capital, and natural resources as inputs for economic activities.
    • Labor, capital, and natural resources are categorized as inputs for economic activities.

    Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs)

    • The purpose of Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs) is to serve society rather than to make a profit.

    Production Unit Decisions

    • A production unit has to make decisions on what to produce, how to produce, for whom to produce, and how to price.

    Types of Businesses

    • Examples of types of businesses mentioned in the text include for-profit organizations and Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs).

    Types of Goods

    • Non-durable or single-use goods are referred to as goods that are used only once.

    Economic Activity

    • The essence of economic activity is the creation of net value added.

    Decision Making

    • 'For whom to produce' is a decision related to distribution.

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    Test your knowledge about the various types of businesses and their role in economic activity. Explore how different businesses transform inputs into outputs to create net value added.

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