Chapter 21: Entrepreneurship Flashcards
Capital Goods
The factories, machines, technology, tools, equipment, and any other man-made goods used to make any other goods and services.
Competition
A situation where multiple people or organizations try to outperform each other.
Entrepreneur
A person who takes risks to organize resources to produce a new or better good or service in hopes of gaining a profit.
Human Resources
The employers and employees who help produce goods and services.
Loss
An amount of money lost by a business or organization.
Natural Resources
A naturally-made item, such as a tree, mineral, or fresh water, that people can use to help meet a need or want.
Productive Resource
A resource used to produce a good or service.
Profit
The money left over from a business has paid all its expenses.
Risk
The possibility or chance of loss, danger, or injury.
Visionary
A person who has an exceptional ability to plan or have ideas for the future.