business Flashcards

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Entrepreneurship motives
The most common reason for choosing to become an entrepreneur is according the course
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To be independant
To be my own boss
To become rich(er)
Develope own ideas
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To be my own boss

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GEM and TEA
GEM and TEA stands for:
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GEM = Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, TEA=Total Early Stage Entrepreneurship Activity
GEM = General Entrepreneurship Monitor, TEA=Total Entrepreneurship Early Stage Activity
GEM = Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, TEA=Total Entrepreneurship Acclompishment
GEM = General Entrepreneurship Monitor, TEA=Total Entrepreneurship Activity

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GEM = Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, TEA=Total Early Stage Entrepreneurship Activity

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Opportunity identification
The three ways to identify opportunities could according the course be divided in:
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1. Observe trends 2. Solving problems 3. Be creative
1. Observe trends 2. Solving problems 3. Finding gaps in the market place
1. Observe trends 2. Be creative 3. Be in the right place
1. Observe trends 2. Be creative 3. Look for problems to be solved

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  1. Observe trends 2. Solving problems 3. Finding gaps in the market place
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Entrepreneurial creativity
Entrepreneurial creativity is a process which according the course book can be split in five
development steps which are
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Preparation, Incubation, Insight, Evaluation, Elaboration
Preparation, Incubation, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
Preparation, Incubation, Insight, Planning, Elaboration
Preparation, Planning, Insight, Evaluation, Elaboration

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Preparation, Incubation, Insight, Evaluation, Elaboration

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Creativity process - incubation
What does incubation mean in an entrepreneurial context?
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Flash of recognition when the solution to a problem is seen
The stage of the creative process during which an entrepreneur considers the idea or thinks
about a problem
The planning stage of the implementation of a business after that an idea has been
processed
Bringing the background, experience and knowledge to recognize an opportunity

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The stage of the creative process during which an entrepreneur considers the idea or thinks
about a problem

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Growth
According the book there are several reasons to manage for growth in a company. Which one is
here the most correct one?
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A reason for growth could be to improve economy of scale and scope, which lowers the
total cost per sold unit, which increases competitiveness

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Feasibility study
Why should an entrepreneur do a feasibility study?
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To determine if a business is viable
To determine the level of resources needed for realisation
Because it is a required part of a business plan
To prove to investors the value of investing in the business

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To determine if a business is viable

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Business models
What is differentiating a disruptive business model from a standard business model?
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Disruptive business models are new and change the way business is conducted in an
industry while standard business models are the ones already in use by market actors

Disruptive business models means creating completely new types of marketsby invention
of new products,. like I-phone 15 years ago

Disruptive business models is a modification of a standard business model while standard
business models are the ones practiced by market leaders

Disruptive business models are the ones competing with low cost and price, like Ryan Air
while standard business models are the ones with normal price and cost levels

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Disruptive business models are new and change the way business is conducted in an
industry while standard business models are the ones already in use by market actors

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The best description of entrepreneurship is according the course:
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Starting a new company
Turning an idea into a business
To create new business models
To add value and enhance business models
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Turning an idea into a business

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The most well known and spread business model format presented in the course is
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The CANVAS business plan template
The CANVAS business model template
The Income/Loss statement, Cash flow statement and Balance sheet
The Barringer Ireland business model template

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The CANVAS business model template

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Five forces model
Which of the following statements is wrong, regarding the five forces model?
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It was developed by Michael Porter and was published in his book in 1980
The five forces model is best used as a management tool after a business has been
started
Two of the five forces are a) threat of substitutes b) rivalry among existing firms
The five forces model is used for determining industry profitability and understanding
industry structure

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The five forces model is best used as a management tool after a business has been
started

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Bargaining power of buyers
The bargaining power of suppliers……………
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is a negative factor for an industry when there are few and large suppliers to that industry
is not depending on the relative size of the buying and selling company but only on the
number of suppliers available
is a negative factor for an industry when there are many small and alternative suppliers to
that industry
is a positive factor for an industry with few and large suppliers

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s a negative factor for an industry when there are few and large suppliers to that industry

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Competition
Direct competitors means
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Competitors satisfying the same needs for the same customer
Competitors offering identical or similar products
Competitors that are engaged in direct sales to end users.
Competitors with offerings at equal or similar commercial conditions like price, leadtime
and service

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Competitors offering identical or similar products

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Legal foundations
What is the difference between public and private corporations?
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Both types of corporations are owned by shareholders, but only shares of a public
corporation are traded at public stock markets
Public corporations are subject to supervision by the state while private corporations have
no external reporting duties
Public corporations are owned by the state while private corporations are privately owned
Public corporations are subject to double taxation but private corporations are only single
taxed (only profit but not the share dividends are taxed)

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Both types of corporations are owned by shareholders, but only shares of a public
corporation are traded at public stock markets

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Organizational feasibility
Which are the two components of organizational feasibility to be considered in a feasibility
analysis?
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The first component is financial prowess, which means evaluating the ability to finance the
venture. The other component is resource sufficiency, which means valuing the nonfinancial resources, like physical space, key employees and key equipment
The first component is management prowess, which means evaluating the ability of the
venture team. The other component is resource sufficiency, which means valuing the nonfinancial resources, like physical space, key employees and key equipment
The first component is management prowess, which means evaluating the ability of the
venture team. The other component is financial sufficiency, which means valuating if there
are enough financial resources
The first component is management, which means that there is a team. The other
component is resource sufficiency, which are found as assets in the balance sheet of the
budget

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The first component is management prowess, which means evaluating the ability of the
venture team. The other component is resource sufficiency, which means valuing the nonfinancial resources, like physical space, key employees and key equipment

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Founder qualifications
Which are according to the course generally spoken, the most suitable qualifications of a start-up
founder
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Level of Education, Prior entrepreneurial experience, Relevant industry experience,
Networking capability
Talent, Prior entrepreneurial experience, Any business experience, Financial networking
capability
Level of Education, Communication skills, Finance know-how, Networking capability
Specialist competence, Prior entrepreneurial experience, Passion, Financial networking
capability

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Level of Education, Prior entrepreneurial experience, Relevant industry experience,
Networking capability

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Venture team
The role of board of directors is…..
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To arrange the financing of the company’s start-up phase
To manage the company
To appoint key managers, oversee the affairs of the company and to declare dividends to
be paid to the share-holders
To provide advice to the company management and founders on an ongoing basis

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To appoint key managers, oversee the affairs of the company and to declare dividends to
be paid to the share-holders

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Single or multi-founders
What is correct regarding single or multi-founders in a new venture?
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Companies with single founders have a clearly higher success than companies with multi
founders
A team with several founders should preferably be minimum 4 people, to avoid that one
founder is left alone in case of conflicts
Most companies are started by more than one individual
Homogenous groups works normally better and develop more ideas and takes more well
founded decisions than heterogenous founder groups

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Most companies are started by more than one individual

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Financing of ventures
Which are the main reasons for needing financing of a start-up?
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Salaries, cost of materials, Investments
Cash flow, Investments, Development
Cash flow, Investments, Salaries
Cash flow, Supplier invoices, Salaries
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Cash flow, Investments, Development

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Patents
There are three types of patents and they are…..
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Utility patents, Design patents, Software patents patents
Utility patents, Software patents, Plant patents
Design patents, Software patents, Plant patents
Utility patents, Design patents, Plant patents

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Utility patents, Design patents, Plant patents

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Pre-money
What was the Pre-money value in the following case?
- Initial investment in year 1 was 2 MSEK
- Post-money value in year 1 was 6 MSEK
- Exit value in year 5 was 10 MSEK
- Total valuation in year 5 was 40 MSEK

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4 MSEK

22
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ALMI invest is …..
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Is a state owned bank lending money to new ventures
One of northen Europe’s 10 largest venture capital investors and owned by the Swedish
state
Sweden’s second largest venture capital investor
Is a public investment company and owned by the Swedish state

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One of northen Europe’s 10 largest venture capital investors and owned by the Swedish
state

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CONSID
When the IT consultancy company CONSID decided on a strong growth plan, what were their
first priorities to achieve growth?
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New technology and sales
A people first-culture and building a strong brand
New technology and brand development
New technology and people
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A people first-culture and building a strong brand

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Intellectual property
The four forms of intellectual property are
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Patent, Trademark, Copyright, Trade secret
Patent, Trademark, Franchise, Trade secret
Patent, Trademark, Copyright, Documents
Patent, Logotype, Drawings, Documentation

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Patent, Trademark, Copyright, Trade secret

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Growth
Which are according the course the four most common day-to day challenges of a growing firm?
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Making profit, Price stability, Finding customers, Supplier negotiations
Cash flow management, Price stability, Finding customers, Supplier negotiations
Quality control, Price stability, Finding customers, Supplier negotiations
Cash flow management, Price stability, Capital constraints, Quality control

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Cash flow management, Price stability, Capital constraints, Quality control

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Growth strategy
Which are according the course literature the alternatives for internal growth strategies?
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Servicization, product development, Other product related strategies
Licensing, New product development, Franchising
New product development, Other product related strategies, International (or national)
expansion
Licensing, Franchising, Servicization

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New product development, Other product related strategies, International (or national)
expansion

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Franchising
Some of the advantages of becoming a franchisor are (pick the most correct alternative):
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Marketing network, Training and competence, Support
Low cost, Profit sharing, Proven product
Low cost, Income grows, Cost savings, Increased buying power
Proven product, Support, Established trademark

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Low cost, Income grows, Cost savings, Increased buying power

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Franchising
A franchisee need to consider the following costs which are linked to franchising agreements
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Franchise fee, Royalty fee, Taxes
Franchise fee, Royalty fee, Initial investment
Franchisor taxes, Royalty fee, Patent fees
Franchise fee, Training fees, Taxes

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Franchise fee, Royalty fee, Initial investment

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Drivers of world trade
Which of the following statements is true?
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The ongoing trade conflict between the U.S. and China is not an example of protectionist
trade policies
Geographical, social, and cultural factors are negligible drivers of world trade
International trade policy has not contributed to a boost in world trade after the Second
World War.
Differences in input factors (raw materials, labor, capital, knowledge) between countries
are a driving force behind international trade

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Differences in input factors (raw materials, labor, capital, knowledge) between countries
are a driving force behind international trade

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WTO
Which of the following statements is true?
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GATS is a multilateral agreement aimed at trade in goods and is based on the same
principles as GATT intended for the service area
TRIPS is a multilateral agreement on intellectual property, which provides protection for
patents, copyrights and trademarks
The WTO was not established to handle the various regulatory systems GATT, GATS &
TRIPS
Because the WTO is intergovernmental, its power is in the hands of its members.
Therefore, the WTO has large power to interfere in its members’ policies

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TRIPS is a multilateral agreement on intellectual property, which provides protection for
patents, copyrights and trademarks

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World trade facts
Which of the following statements is true?
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The most expansive industries in world trade are raw material-intensive, reflecting a
dramatic increase in the production volume of raw materials
The share of manufactured goods in world trade has decreased since the 1950s
The value of global exports has increased dramatically since the 19th century
The share of services in world trade has decreased since the end of the second World War

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The value of global exports has increased dramatically since the 19th century

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International entry strategies
Which of the following statements is true?
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Strategic alliances and joint ventures are a contractual arrangement in which a company
receives a royalty or fee in exchange for the right to use its intellectual property
Trading is a contractual arrangement in which a company receives a royalty or fee in
Exporting requires relatively low investments and involves a relatively small risk for a
company.
Joint ventures allows firms to increase revenues and reduce costs as well as enhance
learning and diffuse technologies

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Exporting requires relatively low investments and involves a relatively small risk for a
company.

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Sustainable development
Which of the following statements is true?
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Sustainable development is a development that satisfies today’s needs without considering
the ability of future generations to satisfy their needs
Sustainable development has three dimensions: economic, social, and ecological
sustainability
Sustainable development is a development that neglects today’s needs while considering
the ability of future generations to satisfy their needs
We are the first generation that can end poverty and the last that can end climate change

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Sustainable development has three dimensions: economic, social, and ecological
sustainability

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Sustainable development
Which of the following statements is true?
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Multilateral negotiations and agreements have not made a positive contribution to the fight
for improved ecological sustainability
The Living Planet Index is a measure of the state of global biodiversity
According to the latest World Happiness Ranking, the Nordic countries are one of the most
unhappy countries in the world
The countries hosting the world’s most happy people as per the World Happiness Ranking
usually feature a low standard of living, lack of social support from friends and family, a low
life expectancy, and high corruption levels

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The Living Planet Index is a measure of the state of global biodiversity

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Sustainability and business
Which of the following statements is true?
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UN Global Compact is a local corporate sustainability initiative.
The standard “ISO 26000” helps businesses and organizations translate principles into
effective actions and shares best practices relating to social responsibility, at a global level
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is not part of the 3BL concept
The principle “People, Planet, Profit”, also called the “Triple Bottom Line” (3BL) is not a
relevant support in making a business more sustaniable

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The standard “ISO 26000” helps businesses and organizations translate principles into
effective actions and shares best practices relating to social responsibility, at a global level

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Sustainability and business
Which of the following statements is true?
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Environmental product innovation has no potential of creating a “win-win” for business and
the environment
To include sustainability in the business model means trying to create business
opportunities and competitive advantage by thinking and acting unsustainably
In principle, there can be a trade-off or a win-win between a company’s sustainability
performance and financial performance
Environmental process innovation means a “trade-off”: the environment will win, but
businesses will lose

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In principle, there can be a trade-off or a win-win between a company’s sustainability
performance and financial performance