GCSE Flashcards

(27 cards)

1
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Define business.

A

An organization that provides goods or services to customers for profit.

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What is profit?

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The financial gain after all expenses have been deducted from revenue.

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3
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True or false: Market research helps businesses understand customer needs.

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TRUE

It involves gathering data about consumers and competitors.

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4
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Fill in the blank: Entrepreneurship is the process of _______ a business.

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starting

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5
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What is a stakeholder?

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An individual or group with an interest in a business’s performance.

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6
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Define supply chain.

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The entire system of production, processing, and distribution of goods.

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7
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What does SWOT analysis stand for?

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Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats.

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True or false: Branding is only about a logo.

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FALSE

Branding encompasses the overall perception of a company.

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Fill in the blank: Marketing involves promoting and _______ products.

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selling

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10
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What is cash flow?

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The total amount of money moving in and out of a business.

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Define target market.

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A specific group of consumers at which a business aims its products.

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What is competition in business?

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The rivalry between businesses to attract customers and increase sales.

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True or false: Fixed costs change with production levels.

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FALSE

Fixed costs remain constant regardless of output.

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14
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Fill in the blank: Variable costs change with _______ levels.

A

production

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15
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What is a business plan?

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A formal document outlining a business’s goals, strategies, and financial forecasts.

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16
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Define entrepreneur.

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An individual who starts and runs a business, taking on financial risks.

17
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What is e-commerce?

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Buying and selling goods or services over the internet.

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True or false: Customer loyalty is unimportant for business success.

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FALSE

Loyal customers often lead to repeat sales and referrals.

19
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Fill in the blank: Market segmentation divides a market into _______ groups.

20
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What is a franchise?

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A business model where a franchisee operates under the brand of a franchisor.

21
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Define corporation.

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A legal entity separate from its owners, providing limited liability.

22
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What is diversification in business?

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The strategy of entering new markets or industries to reduce risk.

23
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True or false: Customer feedback is irrelevant for product improvement.

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FALSE

Feedback helps businesses enhance their offerings.

24
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Fill in the blank: Human resources manage a company’s _______ assets.

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What is **social responsibility** in business?
The obligation of businesses to contribute positively to society.
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Define **merger**.
The combination of two companies to form a single entity.
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What is **market share**?
The portion of a market controlled by a particular company or product.