Which of the following statements best defines a business's stakeholders?

  • Shareholders and board members
  • Customers and competitors
  • Any individual or group affected by the business
  • Only employees of the business

What is meant by a "business aim"?

  • A specific target
  • A positive net profit
  • An overall direction of the business
  • Improved revenue

Which is not a function of a business plan?

  • Identifying business needs
  • Advertising new products
  • Estimating future sales
  • Calculating future spending

Which of the four factors of production could be described as " the financial resources used to produce goods and services"?

  • Land
  • Labour
  • Capital
  • Enterprise

What does the term "franchise" refer to in the context of business?

  • A type of business partnership
  • A business that is owned and operated by the government
  • A nonprofit organisation
  • A business licensing another to use its brand

What is a mission statement for a business?

  • A document outlining the legal structure of the company
  • A statement describing the company's long-term goals and purpose
  • A financial statement detailing the company's profits and losses
  • A marketing plan for a new product

Which of the four factors of production could be described as "human effort, skills, or expertise"?

  • Land
  • Labour
  • Capital
  • Enterprise

Which of the following is not a potential benefit of franchising?

  • Rapid growth of business
  • Increased brand awareness
  • Low risk
  • Lower taxation

What is a disadvantage of being a sole trader?

  • Limited liability
  • Difficulty in raising capital
  • Limited control over the business
  • Separate legal entity

A business purchasing a customer is…

  • Conglomerate integration
  • Forward vertical integration
  • Backward vertical integration
  • Horizontal integration