buisness values Flashcards
(12 cards)
What is a fundamental business value that refers to a company’s ability to generate healthy profits?
Financial stability
Financial stability ensures long-term success by managing expenses and using assets effectively.
Why is financial stability important for a company?
It assures clients that the company won’t go bankrupt and supports cash flow for paying suppliers
Financial stability is crucial for maintaining operations without interruption.
What is a key aspect of customer service in successful businesses?
Commitment to customer
Placing customers first is essential for building loyalty and satisfaction.
What commitments should businesses make to customers?
Open and transparent commitments about time, cost, and quality of work
Transparency helps manage customer expectations effectively.
What are service level agreements designed to do?
Act in a timely way to meet customer expectations
Effective service level agreements enhance customer satisfaction.
What is the significance of loyalty schemes in business values?
They help build long-term relationships with customers
Loyalty schemes incentivize repeat business and enhance customer retention.
What does ethical and transparent business practices mean?
Dealing fairly and honestly with customers and stakeholders
Establishing trust is fundamental to business success.
What does being transparent in business involve?
Being open and not using deception to withhold information
Transparency is crucial for maintaining customer trust.
What should a responsible company have to guide employee behavior?
A code of conduct policy
This policy outlines acceptable standards of behavior both on site and outside of work.
What are some components that a code of conduct may cover?
- Acceptable standards of behaviour
- Professional standards (e.g., RIBA)
- Code of business ethics
- Adherence to core values
- GDPR values
- Confidentiality
- Corruption and bribery
- Conflict of interest
- Meals and expenses policies
A comprehensive code of conduct ensures ethical operations within a company.
True or False: Ethical business practices only matter when things go wrong.
False
Ethical practices are essential at all times, not just in crisis situations.
Fill in the blank: Ethical means doing what’s right morally and avoiding _______.
doing harm
Ethical considerations are fundamental to business operations.