Business In the real World (Unit 1) Flashcards
(10 cards)
What is an entrepreneur ?
Entrepreneur someone takes a calculated risk through starting a business.
What is an enterprise ?
Enterprise describes the actions of someone who takes a risk by setting up, investing In and running a business
Characteristics of a entrepreneur ?
.risk taking
.Hard working
.organised
.persuasive
Objectives of an Entrepreneur ?
.pursue an interest
.Earn more money
.Identify a gap in the market
What is a business ?
An organisation that exists to produce goods or supply services to customers .
What are goods ?
Needs are those goods and services that we must consume if we are to live.
What are opportunity Cost ?
They must make choices opportunity cost is the cost of what has been given up sacrificed or forfeited when another option has been chosen.
What is a not for profit organisation ?
An organisation set up to provide a good or service to help others.
Factors of production ?
.land
.labour
.Capital- the Machinery/buildings needed by the business to produce the product.
Changes in the business environment ?
.leglisation
.economic
.technological
.Social