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What does improving effectiveness in a business primarily aim to achieve?

  • Expand market share
  • Increase employee wages
  • Enhance marketing strategies
  • Reduce waste and improve sustainability (correct)

    • Fulfilling a social need is done by producing goods that prioritize profits over societal benefits.

    False (B)

    What is a primary concern of shareholders?

    Return on investment

    A ______ is a person or group with a vested interest in the activities of a business.

    <p>stakeholder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one disadvantage of being a sole trader?

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

    Partnerships require a legal partnership agreement.

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

    Match the following stakeholders to their primary interest in a business:

    <p>Owners = Return on investment Managers = Job security and fair pay Employees = Career development and compensation Customers = High quality products Suppliers = Positive financial relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of private limited companies?

    <p>Shares are not freely listed on the stock exchange.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a typical concern for employees?

    <p>Market competition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Customers generally prefer products that are low quality if they are cheaper.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Social enterprises reinvest profits into addressing _____ issues.

    <p>social</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the interest of the general community regarding a business?

    <p>Indirect effects of the business</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the business type with its primary characteristic:

    <p>Sole Trader = Unlimited liability Private Limited Company = Limited liability/less than 50 shareholders Public Listed Company = Shares traded on stock exchange Social Enterprise = Profits reinvested for social causes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which management style is characterized by a high degree of trust in experienced employees?

    <p>Laissez Faire (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a business objective related to market performance?

    <p>Increasing market share (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Government business enterprises are privately owned.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Autocratic managers utilize communication, delegation, planning, and decision-making skills.

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    Name one way a business can improve its efficiency.

    <p>Lowering costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of leadership in management?

    <p>To motivate and inspire employees towards the achievement of goals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Corporate culture is defined as the shared values, beliefs, and practices in a ______.

    <p>business</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the management styles with their corresponding skills:

    <p>Autocratic = Communication, Delegation, Planning, Decision Making Persuasive = Communication, Leadership, Interpersonal Skills Consultative = Communication, Leadership, Interpersonal Skills Participative = Communication, Leadership, Decision Making, Interpersonal Skills Laissez Faire = Communication, Delegation, Planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following skills is NOT commonly associated with participative managers?

    <p>Delegation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Official culture reflects the actual behavior and beliefs of employees within the organization.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What communication forms are used by managers to transfer information?

    <p>Verbal and non-verbal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Effectiveness in business

    Improving how resources are used in a business to reduce waste and improve sustainability, leading to faster product development and lower costs.

    Market need fulfillment

    Meeting customer demands by providing goods and services that satisfy their needs and wants.

    Social need fulfillment

    Creating products or services that benefit society as a whole.

    Shareholder expectations

    Investors' desires for return on their investments in a business.

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    Stakeholder

    A person or group with an interest in a business's activities.

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    Owner interest

    Owners of a business are concerned with financial success and business reputation.

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    Manager interest

    Managers care about job security, financial success, and professional reputation.

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    Employee interest

    Employees care about job security, pay, career development, and reputation.

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    Sole Trader

    A business owned and run by one person who is personally liable for all debts and obligations.

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    Partnership

    A business owned by 2-20 people, who share profits and losses, and are all personally liable for debts.

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    Private Limited Company

    A business owned by shareholders, with limited liability, and shares are not publicly traded.

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    Public Listed Company

    A business owned by shareholders, with shares traded on the stock exchange, and limited liability.

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    Social Enterprises

    Businesses that make a profit but prioritize a social or community cause, reinvesting profits for good.

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    Government Business Enterprise

    Businesses owned and operated by the government to provide essential services and achieve government policies.

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    Profit

    The surplus remaining after deducting all expenses from revenue.

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    Market Share

    A business's portion of total sales in a specific industry.

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    Autocratic Management Style

    A management style where managers make decisions with little or no input from employees, commonly used with inexperienced employees.

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    Laissez-faire Management Style

    A management style where managers give employees significant autonomy and freedom in decision-making.

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    Management Skills for Autocratic Style

    Communication, delegation, planning, and decision-making are crucial skills for autocratic managers. They need efficient communication to issue directives, adept delegation to parcel out tasks without input, strong planning to ensure objectives are met, and skilled decision-making to ensure these objectives are met.

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    Management Skills for Participative Style

    Communication, leadership, decision-making, and interpersonal skills are key for participative managers.

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    Corporate Culture

    Shared values, beliefs, and practices within a business.

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    Official Culture

    The values and beliefs a company wants to project.

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    Delegation

    Giving authority and responsibility for tasks to employees.

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    Communication

    The transmission of information between people. It can be one-way or two-way.

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    Study Notes

    Types of Businesses

    • Sole Trader: Owned and run by one person, with full control and simple setup. Has unlimited liability, meaning personal assets are at risk if the business fails.

    • Partnership: Owned by two to twenty people, easy to set up but also has unlimited liability (personal assets at risk). Shared control and management, profits are shared.

    • Private Limited Company: Incorporated business owned by shareholders. Shares are not publicly traded on the stock exchange. Has limited liability (protects personal assets), but is more complex to set up compared to a sole trader. Has a limit on the number of shareholders (typically 50).

    • Public Listed Company: Shares are traded publicly on the stock exchange. Owned by multiple shareholders, but with limited liability protecting personal assets. Complex to set up.

    • Social Enterprise: Profit-making business aiming to improve a social or community cause. Profits are reinvested into social causes (e.g., ThankYou). Depends on government grants/donations.

    • Government Business Enterprise (GBE): Owned by the government, operating commercially to carry out government policies and make a profit. E.g., Australia Post. Controlled by a board of directors and government ministers.

    Business Objectives

    • Profit: Remaining income after all costs are deducted.

    • Market Share: Percentage of total sales within an industry. Higher market share indicates greater competitiveness. It can be increased through lower costs, higher quality, better reputation, and more advertising.

    Stakeholder Interests

    • Owners: Interested in financial success and reputation. Involved in decision-making and business growth.

    • Managers: Concerned with job security, financial success, and reputation. Responsible for daily operations.

    • Employees: Interested in job security, pay, career development, and fair treatment.

    • Customers: Interested in quality, price, and meeting needs.

    • Suppliers: Interested in financial success of the business & associated positive reputation. They provide resources.

    • Community: Business's effect on local environment, by ethical and sustainable practices.

    Management Styles

    • Autocratic: Leader dictates objectives and how to achieve them. Centralized decision-making, quick decisions, potentially reducing employee input.

    • Persuasive: Manager makes decisions but tries to convince employees. Centralized decision-making, used for tasks where employees may lack conviction.

    • Consultative: Manager seeks feedback before decisions. Two-way communication. Good when there is time and employees have experience.

    • Participative: Shared decision-making among the manager and employees, with good for complex tasks needing input and motivation.

    • Laissez-faire: Manager gives employees full operational responsibility. Decentralized decision-making. Best for high-skilled, motivated employees.

    Management Skills

    • Communication: The transfer of information between people.

    • Delegation: Giving tasks to employees; develops employee skills & frees up manager's time.

    • Planning: Setting objectives and strategies for achievement.

    • Leadership: Motivating and inspiring employees to achieve goals. Building trust and a positive environment.

    • Decision-making: Choosing the best course of action, considering facts, pros & cons.

    • Interpersonal Skills: Building positive relationships with others.

    Corporate Culture

    • Official Culture: The values and beliefs that a business wants to project outwardly. Shown in mission statements, slogans, & policies.

    • Real Culture: Actual values and behaviours demonstrated by employees. How employees interact with each other/managers. It should ideally align with the official culture, but this isn't always the case.

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