Unit 1

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what does SMART stand for?
specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, time restricted
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products that are produced for consumers are called what?
Consumer good
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What does producer good mean?
products sold by one business to another
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What is the main objective called?
survival
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what does land/primary sector in 'factors of production' stand for?
this is all the natural sources e.g. cotton, water, trees, oil, coal.
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what does labour/secondary sector in 'factors of production' stand for?
the skills and work effort of humans resources e.g. teacher, builder
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what does capital/tertiary sector in 'factors of production' stand for?
these are all the man-made items used in production process to make other things, e.g. factories, machinery and transport.
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what is a limited company?
people buy shares in this type of business, all accounts must be published, meaning anyone can see them.
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what does sole proprietorship/sole trader mean?
it has one owner but can employ any number.
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what is an advantage of sole trader?
it's simple, there are no legal formalities.
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what is a disadvantage?
if the business gets into debt the owner is responsible for paying all the debts.
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a binding legal document which states the formal rights of partnership is called what?
The deed of partnership
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what is an incorporated business?
when the business has separate legal identity from that of its owners.
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what is the term for a business where there is no legal difference between the owner and the business?
uncorporated business
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what is a limited liability?
when a business owner is liable for the original amount of money invested into the company.
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what is an unlimited liability?
when the owner of the business is personally liable for all the business debts.
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what is a sleeping partner?
a partner who does not play an active role in the business
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what is the term for trade between barriers?
free trade
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what is protectionism?
a approach used by government to protect domestic producers.
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a physical limit on the quantity of imports allowed into a country is called?
a quota
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what is a subsidy?
financial support given to a domestic producer to help compete with overseas firms.
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what is a tarriff?
a tax on imports to make them for expensive.
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Measures designed to restrict trade are called?
trade barriers
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what is the point of a business objective?
gives them a target.
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what is a mission statement?
purpose of a business providing a plan for the future.
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what is a franchise?
different businesses offering identical products under the same brand name.
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what is a franchisor?
a successful business offering identical products under the same brand name
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a person that purchases the franchise off the franchisor is called?
franchisee
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a business owned by how many makes it a partnership?
between 2-20.
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what happens to a business in recovery?
production rises / opportunity to increase prices / new businesses start
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what happens to businesses in a boom?
inflation rises/ interest rates rise/ wages rise
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what happens to businesses in a recession?
demand is low/ many firms close/ workers are laid off
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what happens to businesses in slump?
high unemployment/ firms lower prices/ factories are closed.
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if the pound rises, can we buy more or less foreign currency?
more, we say the pound is strong.
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if the pound is strong are exports cheap?
no, exports are more expensive.
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if the pound is strong are imports cheap?
yes.
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what is the equation for revenue?
price x quantity
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what is the equation for variable costs?
variable cost/unit x quantity
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what is the equation for total costs?
fixed cost + variable cost
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what is the equation for profit?
revenue - total costs
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what is the equation for gross profit?
sales - cost of goods sold
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what is the equation for net profit?
gross profit - expenses
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what is the equation for net cash flow?
cash in - cash out
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what is the equation for cash at bank end?
cash at bank start + net cash flow
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what is the equation for margin of safety?
number of sales - breakeven point.
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what are assests?
possessions by a business. Businesses use it to make products or provide services.
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what are liabilities?
the debts of the business which provides a source of funds.
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debts that have to be paid within a year are called?
current liabilities
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what is the advantage of a budget?
reduce fraud/planning/efficiency
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what is the disadvantage of budgets?
setting unrealistic targets(demotivation)/inflexible targets can hinder opportunities.
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