BUSINESS (FOR DAD) Flashcards

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Identify two reasons (other than finacial) why people work

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Personal fulfillment: Work provides purpose and satisfaction.

Skill development: Work helps individuals learn and grow professionally

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Define job rotation

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Job rotation is a technique where employees switch tasks or roles to gain new skills and avoid monotony.

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Identify two hygiene factors from Herzberg’s two-factor theory

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Salary: Fair pay prevents dissatisfaction but doesn’t motivate.

Work conditions: A safe, comfortable environment prevents dissatisfaction

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4
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Define partnership

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partnership in business is an agreement where two or more people share responsibilities, profits, and risks in running a business.

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5
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Define sole trader

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A sole trader is a business owned and operated by one individual who is responsible for all aspects of the business, including profits, decisions, and risks.

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What is a private limited company.

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A private limited company (Ltd) is a type of business structure where the company’s ownership is divided into shares, but the shares are not available to the general public

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Whats a sole trader business

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A business owned and run by one individual.

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Whats a partnership

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A business owned and run by two or more individuals who share responsibilities and profits.

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Whats a private limited company

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A private limited company (Ltd) is a type of business structure where the company’s ownership is divided into shares, but the shares are not available to the general public

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What is an organisational structure

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Organizational structurerefers to the levels of management and division of responsibilities within a business.

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11
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Whats the span of control

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Thespan of controlis thenumber of subordinates working directly under a manager

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12
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Whats the chain of command

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Thechain of commandis the structure of an organization that allowsinstructions to be passed on from senior managers to lower levels of management.

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13
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Whats a trade union

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A trade union is a group of workers who have joined together to ensure their interest are protected.

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Whats the benefit of motivating workers

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Motivation is the reason why employees want to work hard and work effectively for the business.

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15
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What roles do managers really have in an organisation

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Planning
Organising
Coordinating
Commanding
Controlling

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16
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Basic animal needs called ‘hygiene factors in maslow’s two factor theory

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status

security

17
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Needs that allow the human being to grow psychologically, called the ‘motivators’:

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achievement

recognition

personal growth/development

Promotion

18
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Whats the time rate technique

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Time-Rate: paybased on the number of hours worked.

19
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Whats the piece rate technique

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Piece-Rate: paybased on the no. of output produced.

20
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Non financial motivators

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Company vehicle/car

Free healthcare

Children’s education fees paid for

Free accommodation