Chapter 21 Entrepreneurship Flashcards
capital goods
the factories, machines, technology, tools, equipment, and any other man-made goods used to make other goods or services STUFF; HUMAN MADE
competition
a situation where multiple people or organizations try to outperform each other
entrepreneur
a person who takes the risk to organize resources to produce a new or better good or service in hopes of gaining profit
human resources
the employers or employees who help produce goods and services PEOPLE; PEOPLE
loss
the 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 NATURE; NATURE
MADE
productive resource
a resource used to produce a good or service
profit
the money left over after a business has paid all of its expenses
risk
the possibility of chance of loss, danger, or injury
visionary
a person who has an exceptional ability to plan or have ideas for the future