UNITS 2 Flashcards

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warehouse

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a building where large quantities of goods can be stored before being sent for sale

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supplier

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a company that provides raw materials, parts or equipment to companies that make finished goods

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supervisory board

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a group appointed by shareholders to advise directors on the managing of the company and ensure that everything is done correctly

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subsidiary

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a company that is at least half-owned by another company

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start-up

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a new company or venture

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stakeholder

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anyone who has a direct or indirect interest in the success of an organisation

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staff

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all the people employed by a company or organisation

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sole trader

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a person who has his/her own business

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small to medium-sized enterprise (SME)

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a company that does not have a large number of employees and does not sell a large amount of goods or services

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retailer

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a person or business that sells goods to the public

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research and development (RaD)

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the part of business that deals with designing and testing new products

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purchasing

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the activity of obtaining supplies of parts, raw materials, equipment or services for a company

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quality assurance

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The activity of managing the process of producing goods to make sure that they are kept at the standard the customer expects

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public relations PR

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the job of presenting a positive image of the organisation to the public

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premises

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the place where a company carries out its business

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payroll

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a list of a company’s employees and the amount of money they are paid

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partnership

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a type of business organisation made up of a group of professionals who work together

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parent company

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an organisation that owns and controls other companies

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organisation chart

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a diagram that shows the structure of an organisation and the relationship between different jobs

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open-plan office

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a large office space with no dividing walls

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non-profit organisation (NPO)

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An organisation that does not issue shares, but uses its profits to achieve its goals

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maintenance

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the routine activity of keeping property and equipment in good condition

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listed company (plc)

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a company with limited liablity whose shares are freely traded

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limited liability

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a legal position in which if the company cannot pay its debts the shareholders are responsible only for the money they have given

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limited company

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a company with limited liability whose shares are not sold to the public

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legal entity

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a person or organisation that has the right to make contracts

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joint-stock company

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A business that is owned by a group of people, who provide its funds appoint its managers and share its profits and debts

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human resources

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the department in a company that deals with employing and training people

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hierarchy

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an organisation with levels in which people higher up give orders to people lower down

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headquarters

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the head office or main building of an organisation

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go public

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to offer shares for sale to the public

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franchise

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an authorisation given by a company for others ot use its name and sell its products in return for payment or share in the profits, the shop, restaurant

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founder

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a person who starts up a company

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flotation

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the process of offering a companys shares for sale on the stock market for the first time

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entrepreneur

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a person who starts a business, esp. one involving financial risk

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enterprise

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a company or business especially one that is difficult and involves taking risks

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distribution

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the action or process of supplying goods to retailers

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deparment

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a section of a large business

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corporate identity

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the personality of a company, the qualities that set it apart from others, often expressed in its name or in the design of its packaging and publicity materials

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agency

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a business providing a service between two parties

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affiliate

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a person or organisation attached to a larger body

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administration

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the process or activity of running a business or an organisation

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report

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a written description of something