Understanding Business Terminology

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What is a key concept in business that focuses on increasing the worth of a product or service?

  • Cost-cutting
  • Adding value (correct)
  • Value subtraction
  • Price reduction

Which of the following is NOT one of the major types of businesses?

  • Partnership
  • Sole proprietorship
  • Government agency (correct)
  • Corporation

What are the five major environments in which every business operates?

  • Educational, Cultural, Environmental, Technological, Business
  • Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Competitive (correct)
  • Urban, Rural, Suburban, Industrial, Commercial
  • Legal, Ethical, Financial, Regulatory, Corporate

Why is it important for a business to have functional areas?

<p>To ensure all key aspects of the business are covered (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the purposes of identifying various business professions?

<p>To promote diversity in the workforce (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of great team players?

<p>Showing loyalty to the organization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of maintaining a confident, positive outlook according to the text?

<p>Negative energy can make the office environment miserable (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is etiquette as defined in the text?

<p>The expected norms of behavior in a particular situation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is a common misconception about successful people based on the text?

<p>They avoid obstacles at all costs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In business, what does 'adding value' refer to?

<p>Improving customer experience without increasing cost (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major characteristic of successful businesses mentioned in the text?

<p>Creating and maintaining competitive advantage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is revenue in a business context?

<p>Money that a company brings in through the sale of goods and services (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the money left over after all business costs have been deducted from the revenue?

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

What is a competitive advantage in business?

<p>The aspect of a product or company that makes it more appealing to its target customers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do goods-producing businesses typically focus on?

<p>Making tangible products (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are service businesses considered labor-intensive?

<p>Because they perform activities that require human effort (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of business, what is meant by 'barrier to entry'?

<p>Resource or capability a company must have before competing in a market (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which functional area of a business is responsible for conceiving and designing new products?

<p>Research and development (R&amp;D) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the finance and accounting department in a business?

<p>Ensuring the company has necessary funds, monitoring spending, and financial reporting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of human resources (HR) in a business?

<p>Recruiting, hiring, developing, and supporting employees (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do service businesses primarily focus on delivering?

<p>Intangible benefits to customers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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