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What is a key characteristic of a sole trader?
Which statement distinguishes a vision statement from a mission statement?
What best describes external stakeholders?
Which of the following is an example of an external economy of scale?
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What is an example of a non-profit organization?
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What are SMART objectives designed to ensure?
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In which situation would diseconomies of scale most likely occur?
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What does a SWOT analysis primarily identify?
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Explain the main difference between private sector and public sector organizations.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of a partnership as a business structure?
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What is a major characteristic that differentiates public companies from private companies?
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Describe the role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in modern businesses.
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Identify the key components of SMART objectives.
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Who are considered internal stakeholders in a business, and why are they important?
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What is meant by economies of scale, and how do they benefit businesses?
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Explain the concept of diseconomies of scale and provide an example.
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Briefly describe what a SWOT analysis is used for.
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What distinguishes non-profit organizations from for-profit companies?
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Study Notes
Types of Organizations
- Private Sector: Businesses owned by individuals or shareholders, aiming for profit. Examples include sole traders, partnerships, and companies.
- Public Sector: Organizations owned by the government, providing essential services, such as healthcare and education.
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For-profit organizations: Businesses that aim to make a profit.
- Sole Trader: Single owner with full control and easy setup, but unlimited liability.
- Partnership: Owned by two or more people, sharing resources but also facing unlimited liability.
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Companies: Separate legal entities with limited liability for shareholders.
- Private Limited Companies: Shares not traded publicly.
- Public Limited Companies: Can sell shares on stock markets.
- Non-profit Organizations (NGOs): Focus on social, environmental, or humanitarian goals, not profit. Examples include charities and foundations.
Business Objectives
- Mission Statement: Defines the company's purpose and primary objectives.
- Vision Statement: Outlines long-term aspirations and where the business aims to be in the future.
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Businesses act ethically and contribute positively to society through environmental sustainability, fair labor practices, and ethical sourcing.
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SMART Objectives: Goals that are:
- Specific: Clearly defined.
- Measurable: Progress can be tracked.
- Achievable: Realistic and attainable.
- Relevant: Aligned with business goals.
- Time-bound: Have deadlines.
Stakeholders
- Internal Stakeholders: Individuals within the organization, including employees, managers, and owners/shareholders.
- External Stakeholders: Individuals and groups outside the organization, including customers, suppliers, governments, pressure groups, and the community.
Business Growth and Evolution
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Economies of Scale: Lower average costs as businesses grow, due to factors like:
- Bulk buying: Lower prices for larger quantities.
- Specialization: Focusing on specific tasks to increase efficiency.
- Improved technology: Increased productivity with advanced tools.
- Internal Economies of Scale: Occur within the company, like improved production methods.
- External Economies of Scale: Occur when the industry expands, benefiting all businesses in the sector.
- Diseconomies of Scale: Inefficiencies that can arise from excessive growth, such as communication problems and loss of control.
Organizational Planning Tools
- SWOT Analysis: A strategic planning tool that identifies a business's internal strengths and weaknesses and external opportunities and threats.
Types of Organizations
- Private Sector organizations are owned by individuals or shareholders. Examples include sole traders, partnerships, and companies.
- Public Sector organizations are owned by the government. Examples include nationalized industries and public hospitals.
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For-profit Organizations aim to make a profit.
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Sole Traders are owned by a single person.
- Pros: Full control and easy setup.
- Cons: Unlimited liability.
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Partnerships are owned by two or more people.
- Pros: Shared resources.
- Cons: Unlimited liability.
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Companies are separate legal entities, offering limited liability for shareholders.
- Private companies are owned by a small group of individuals.
- Public companies can sell shares on stock exchanges.
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Sole Traders are owned by a single person.
- Non-profit Organizations operate for social, environmental, or humanitarian purposes. Examples include charities and foundations.
Business Objectives
- Mission Statement: Defines the company's purpose and primary objectives.
- Vision Statement: Outlines long-term aspirations and where the business aims to be in the future.
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Businesses' obligation to act ethically and contribute positively to society. Examples include environmental sustainability and fair labor practices.
- SMART Objectives: Goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.
Stakeholders
- Internal Stakeholders work within the company. Examples include employees, managers, and owners/shareholders.
- External Stakeholders interact with the company from outside. Examples include customers, suppliers, governments, pressure groups, and the community.
Business Growth and Evolution
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Economies of Scale occur when average costs decrease as a business grows. This can be due to factors like bulk buying, specialization, and improved technology.
- Internal Economies of Scale are achieved within the company, such as increased efficiency through better production methods.
- External Economies of Scale benefit the entire industry as it grows.
- Diseconomies of Scale happen when growth leads to inefficiencies, such as communication problems or loss of control.
Organizational Planning Tools
- SWOT Analysis: Identifies a business's Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.
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Explore the different types of organizations including private, public, for-profit, and non-profit entities. This quiz covers the characteristics and objectives of each type, providing insights into their structures and roles in society. Test your knowledge on the distinctions and functionalities of these organizations.
