Topic 1.5 Flashcards

1
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What are stakeholders

A

People that take an interest and may be affected by the business

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2
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Examples of stakeholders

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Owners
Employees
Local community
Customers

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3
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What do stakeholders influence

A

Business decisions to varying degrees

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4
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What is E-commerce

A

Using the internet to buy and sell products

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5
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How has technology made it easier to pay for products

A

Online payments
Chip + Pin
Contactless

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6
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Examples of how firms can communicate digitally

A

Websites
Email
Mobile Apps
Live Chats
Video Calls

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7
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How can tech change a business’ costs and sales

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Can reduce costs by replacing people
Automation
Bigger markets
Can costs more to upgrade

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8
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How can technology change a business’ marketing

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May have to change their pricing strategies
May have to change promotion
This is because customers have more choice

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9
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What is the National Minimum Wage

A

Workers aged 22 and under but of school-leaving age

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10
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What is the National Living Wage

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Workers aged 23 and over

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11
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Pros and cons of NLW and NMW

A

Pros:
Increased motivation

Cons:
Expensive
Can damage reputation if not followed

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12
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How can businesses make the workplace safe

A

Risk assessments
Health and safety training

However it is expensive but worth it

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13
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What is the Consumer Rights Act of 2015

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States that the goods should:
Be fit for purpose
Match its description
Be of satisfactory quality

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14
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How can unemployment help some businesses

A

They can pay lower wages

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15
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How can unemployment be a problem for some businesses

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Less disposable income therefore less sales

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16
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What is tax

A

Money that goes to the government

17
Q

What does tax do to business growth

A

Higher tax means slower growth
Lower tax means faster growth

18
Q

What in inflation

A

The general increase in prices of goods and services - tracked through household items

19
Q

Effects that inflation can have on a business

A

Consumer spending
Cost of Labour
Global Competition - sales may decrease in high inflation

20
Q

What happens when consumer incomes fall

A

Businesses selling luxury items may see a decrease in sales whilst stores selling things at discount prices may increase

21
Q

What do low interest rates lead to

A

Increased spending as borrowing is increased

22
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What do high interest rates lead to

A

Decreased spending as borrowing is decreased and saving is increased

23
Q

What is an exchange rate

A

The price at which one currency can be traded for another

24
Q

What is a weak pound

A

Where the value of the pound decreases
It is good for exporters
Bad for importers

25
Q

What is a strong pound

A

Where the value of the pound increases
Bad for exporters
Good for importers