exam Flashcards
characteristics of an entrepreneur
f. r.o.g. s.h.a.c. i.v. m.p.
- self-confident
- perceptive
- hardworking
- motivated
- resourceful
- able to manage risk
- creative
- goal-oriented
- optimistic
- flexible
- independent
- visionary
- able to get along with others
skills of an entrepreneur
- interpersonal
- critical thinking
- creative thinking
- practical (Plan, organize, negotiate, network, keep records (financial and other)
what are the 5 p’s of international business?
- preference (reputation or countries specialize – belgian chocolate)
- promotion (how they promote their products)
- product (country’s resources determine what they sell – florida oranges)
- price (cost of production varies by country and influences where products are made)
- proximity (profitable for some businesses to sell products and services to consumers near a neighbouring country’s border)
what is offshoring
the practice of hiring service providers from countries where labour costs are lower to complete some or all of the steps in the production process.
Human rights issues
Labour abuses
what is balance of trade
relationship between the value of imports and the value of exports), countries try to import the same total value of products that they export.
imbalance in trade results in
- a trade deficit in which a country pays more for imports than it earns from exports
- a trade surplus in which a country earns more from exports than it pays for imports
trade surplus
where a country earns more from exports than it pays for imports.
trade deficit
where a country pays more for imports than it earns from exports.
accounts recievable
- asset (short term)
- total amount due from debtors
- from purchasing goods or services from the business on credit
Often due within 30 or 60 days
The “seller” will have an Accounts Receivable
accounts payable
- Liability (short term)
- total amount owed to creditors (people or businesses that we owe money to)
- for the purchase of goods or services on credit
Often due within 30 or 60 days
The “buyer” will have an Accounts Payable
revenue
- amounts of money earned from the sale of goods or services during the routine operation of the business
- revenue can be recorded from a promise of money (Accounts Receivable)
Fees Earned, Service Revenue, Sales Revenue
expenses
- the costs of items or services used up in the routine operation of the business
- can be recorded even if the business hasn’t paid for them yet (Accounts Payable)
Salaries, wages, advertising expenses, delivery expenses
net income
Net Income is the difference between revenue and expenses, when revenue is greater than expenses
- referred to as profit
net loss
Net Loss is the difference between revenue and expenses, when expenses are greater than revenues
types of leadership styles
autocratic
democratic
laissez-faire
autocratic
pros:
- May be valuable in some types of business where decisions need to be made quickly and decisively
- keeps everyone on track
cons:
- Can create de-motivation and alienation of staff
- doesn’t involve other people’s decisions
democratic
pros:
- Encourages decision making from different perspectives
- Improves the sharing of ideas and experiences within the business
cons:
- Can delay decision making
- accountability
laissez-faire
pros:
- Can be very useful in businesses where creative ideas are important
- Can be highly motivational, as people have control over their working life
cons:
- Can make decision making time-consuming
- no one gets anything done
What are the four main functions of management?
1) planning
2) controlling
3) leading
4) organizing
planning
setting goals and seeing how to achieve them
controlling
measuring performance and taking action to get desired results
leading
inspiring people to work hard to achieve high performance
organizing
arranging task, people, and other resources to accomplish work
marketing mix
4 p’s
2 c’s
4 p’s of marketing
- product
- price
- place
- promotion
4 p’s product
service done for customers
- Quality
- Design
- Features
- Benefits
- Service & Support
4 p’s price
the cost of an item
- Perception of the product’s value in relation to price
- Cover costs and make a profit
4 p’s place
Where the product will be sold
- How the product / service will get to the consumer
4 p’s promotion
How will customers be made aware of the product or service
advertising, personal selling, sales promotion (coupons, contests, premiums, samples, and special events), sponsorship
2 c’s
competitive market
consumer market
competitive market
other businesses that have similar products and compete with us for consumer dollars
Direct Competition
- other sellers of products similar to ours
Indirect Competition
- other spending needs that may draw customer dollars away from our products
consumer market
The type of consumers who buy their products.
- Demographics
age, gender, family, life cycle, income, ethnicity and culture - Lifestyle
values, beliefs and motivations