ch 22 Flashcards
(8 cards)
opportunity cost
when choosing between different alternatives, the opportunity cost is the benefit lost from the next best alternative to the one that has been chosen
chooses
in a business deciding between alternatives use of resource
non monetary
non-money
esteem needs
What is the definition of a trade-off?
in business, where a decision-maker faces a compromise between two different alternatives,
for example, between paying dividend to shareholders and re-investing profits in the business
benefits of running a business (being a enter)
1-independence
2-flexibility
3-chance to make money
4-job satisfaction
5-chance of being rich
challenges(trade offs of running a business)
-Owners of small businesses are responsible for all day-to-day operations, have to available whenever the business is open
-the demand of running a business may result in a lack of free time
-business owners need a variety of skills to be successful
-sole trader so unlimited liability
examples of trade-offs
holding liquid assets and investing in more productive assets
paying dividends or reinvesting in the business
ethical(costly) o more profit
how to make the right decision
1-obtain info
2-balance short term with long-term
3-measure support