Ch1 Flashcards
Not for profit organization
Organization that exists to achieve some other goal other than the usual business goal of profit. They do not compete directly with another organization. Instead they seek talented employees, volunteer time, and donations.
Factors of production
The building blocks of a business:
- labour
- natural resources
- capital
- entrepreneur
- knowledge
Profit
Money left over after all other costs are paid
Costs> revenue= loss
Revenue> costs= profit
Goods
Tangible items manufactured by a business
Eg. Laptops
Supply chain
Raw materials -> processing -> producers -> wholesalers/distributors -> retailers -> end consumer.
Business
Organization that strives for profit by providing goods and services desired by its customers.
Labour
Economic contributions of the mind and muscles. Everyone’s own talents.
Capital
Machinery, tools, buildings, equipment. Does not include MONEY
Entrepreneurs
Ppl who combine labour, capital, and natural resources to produce goods and services with either the intention of making a profit or accomplishing a not for profit goal.
Knowledge
Refers to the combines skills and talents of the workforce which lead to economic growth
Services
Intangible offerings of businesses that cannot be held, touched, or stored.
Product
Benefits and attributes that create value for the customer
Tangible: packaging/ warranties
Intangible: symbolic, meaning of brand image
Convenience products
Inexpensive products that require little shopping effort and are bought constantly
Eg. Bread, soft drinks
Little to minimal effort
Specialty products
Customers search long and hard for these products. There are limited sellers. Customers are willing to spend as much time and effort to find the product.
Eg. Gourmet restaurant, expensive jewelry, one of a kind car.
Maximum effort
- Consumer nondurables
Vs - Consumer durables
- Get used up quickly: shampoo and chips
2. Last a long time: laptops and washing machines
Consumer products
Packages of benefits that deliver value- always tangible and intangible attributes of a product: unsought, convenience, shopping, specialty.
Shopping products
Bought after brand and store comparison of price, stability, and style. Can take up to months or years to purchase.
Eg. Car, house, vacay
Considerable effort
Unsought products
Was not a planned purchase. Buyer does not actively seek the product.
Eg. Life insurance
Some to considerable effort
How is the standard of living measured in many countries?
Measured by the output of goods and services people can buy with the income they have. Important to rmr that just because the wages in some countries are higher it does not mean that the standard of living is higher. Higher wages= more money you give back to the government in taxes.
Revenue
Money a company makes by providing services or selling goods to its customers.
What types of organizations do businesses serve?
Retailers, government, hospitals
Costs
Expenses for rent, salaries, supplies, transportation, and many other items incurred from creating and selling goods and services.
Natural resources
Farmland, forests, oil deposits, minerals, water
Similarities between NFP and for profit
Developing strategy, measuring performance, encouraging innovation, budgeting carefully, improving productivity, demonstrating accountability, and fostering an ethical workplace environment
Business products
Products bought by institutions and business for use in making other products
Installations
Large, expensive capital items that
determine the nature, scope, and efficiency of a
company.
Eg. Factory
Long negotiations, significant planning, expert advice