U2 AOS1 Flashcards

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legal compliance

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the process by which a business ensures that it observes and complies with the external statutory laws and regulations

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2
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corporate citizenship

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acceptance by a corporate entity of its responsibility to stakeholders for actions and decisions

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domain name

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a unique name identifying the website in a web address

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licence

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a document or permit that gives official permission to do, use, or own something

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5
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by-laws

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local government laws/regulations relating to activities within a municipality

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occupational health and safety

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laws concerned with the safety and welfare of people engaged in work or employment

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workcover

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a compulsory insurance scheme that provides employers with insurance cover for the cost of benefits if workers are injured or become ill because of their work

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accountants

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help prepare financial statements, monitor banking, follow up on overdue payments and provide advice

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book keeper

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responsible for maintaining the day-to-day activities of a business

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bank managers

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a valuable source of financial advice and assistance. They can assist with loan applications and managing business bank accounts. They can also give advice on the feasibility of a business expansion

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the ATO

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an excellent source of information regarding taxation matters, with their website providing free accessible information

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advertising consultants

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work on developing product advertising campaigns that attempt to engage new customers

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marketing consultants

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develop campaigns to build a business brand by advising on the best ways to reach engage and retain customers

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graphic designers and printers

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may be employed to design and produce logos, letterheads, pamphlets, business cards, and advertisements

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15
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financial management

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managing financial activities relating to the operation of a business

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16
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record keeping

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maintaining accurate records of all matters related to business activities

17
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separate entity

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involves the separate recording of transactions of a business from its owners

18
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cash flow

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tracking the cash or money coming into and going out of the business

19
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source documents

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documents that provide evidence of transactions

20
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cash book

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one of the simplest forms of financial record keeping; sets out all the cash transactions of a business including receipts and payments

21
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balance sheet

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an accounting report that sets out the assets, liabilities and proprietorship (owner’s equity) of a business at a given date

22
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price

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lower input costs enable a business to produce at a lower cost, thereby increasing competitiveness

23
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quality

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quality inputs enable high quality in a finished product, enhancing competitiveness

24
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reliability

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suppliers who are reliable reduce the risk of production delays. This means increased productivity and business reputation

25
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social responsibility

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environmental sustainability and other social responsibility considerations are also criteria in selection of suppliers

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policy

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a written statement detailing the processes, procedures, rules and regulations that are expected to be followed in certain situations

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procedures

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the steps used to implement a policy

27
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business routines

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processes that are regularly practiced in a business

28
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code of conduct

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guidelines to regulate standards of behaviour and conduct either within an organisation or within an industry

29
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customer database

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the collection of information gathered from each customer

30
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corporate social responsibility

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relates to a business going above and beyond it’s legal requirements to be socially accountable towards itself, to stakeholders and to society.

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what a business should do as part of the control over the cash and financial system

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  • cash registers should be used and cash stores securely
  • cash should be banked regularly, preferably daily
  • if possible, the tasks of handling cash, banking and writing cheques should be completed by different people
  • bank statements and cash books should be checked regularly and balanced
  • correct procedures should be put in place for petty cash
32
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advantages of choosing a reliable supplier with high-quality inputs

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quality, timeliness, competitiveness, innovation, finance

33
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strategies to maintain positive relationships with suppliers

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settle bills on time, allow adequate lead times for orders, maintain transparent, open and frequent communication