Understanding business Flashcards
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What are the 4 sectors of industry
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Quaternary
What is the primary sector of industry
Concerned with extraction of raw materials and natural resources from the land e.g farming, mining, fishing
What is the secondary sector of industry
Concerned with construction and manufacturing. Takes the raw materials from primary sector and converts them into new products
What is the tertiary sector of industry
Concerned with providing a service for consumers, e.g hairdresser, banks, supermarket
What is the quaternary sector of industry
Consists of those providing information services, e.g computing ICT, consultancy and R & D (specifically in scientific fields
Features of the private sector
Controlled by board of directors
Owned by private individuals
Financed by owners saving, share issue, grant/ bank loan
Aims to make a profit
E.g sole trader, partnership, limited companies
Features of public sector
Controlled by MPs and elected officials
Owned by government
Financed by taxation
Aims to provide a high quality service
E.g BBC, NHS, Schools.
Features of third sector
A business which is set up to support a good cause.
Owned by founders
Controlled by board of trustees
Financed by fundraising, donations and subscriptions
E,g British heart foundation, the big issue, Melrose rugby club
What is a private limited company
Businesses with their own legal identity which exists in the private sector of the economy.
People are invited to buy shares
Advantages of LTD 5
Limited liability
Easier to control
Don’t have to disclose as much financial information to the public.
Not a subject to hostile takeovers as sales of shares is agreed
No minimum share capital
Disadvantages of LTD 3
Set up requires registering with companies house which can be time consuming and expensive
Capital might be limited as do not seek shares in the stock exchange
Large businesses can become difficult to manage
What is a public limited company
Businesses with their own legal identity which exist in the private sector
Owned by shareholders
Controlled by board of directors
Sells shares on the public stock exchange
Advantages of PLC 3
Limited liability
Possible to raise large volumes of capital by selling shares in the stock exchange- easier to grow.
Large companies can benefit from economies of scale- reduced production cost may be attractive to investors as they can resell shares on the stock exchange if required
Disadvantages of PLC 4
Set up requires registering with companies house- expensive and time consuming
Have to disclose full financial info which can be viewed by public and competitors
Can grow large and become difficult to manage
Are subject to hostile take-overs
Similarities of LTDs and PLCs
Shareholders have limited liability
Owned by shareholders
Must be registered with companies house and complete the memorandum of association and articles of association
Run by board of directors
Differences between LTDs and PLCs
LTD minimum 1 shareholder
PLC minimum 2 shareholders
LTD minimum 1 director
PLC minimum 2 directors
LTD no minimum shares capital
PLC minimum of £50000 shares capital
LTD invite people to buy shares
PLC sell shares on public stock exchange
What is an MNC
A business which has its headquarters in one country but has assembly/ operations/ production facilities in other countries. MNCs have subsidiaries in more than one country
Advantages of an MNC
Can increase market share, sales and brand exposure by entering new markets
Secure cheaper premises, labour and raw materials which reduces operating costs
Avoid tax, trade barriers and tariffs
Gain access to natural resources
May be government grants available for setting up production
Save money on the cost of transporting goods to marketplace/ customers
Cheaper legislation may be more relaxed in host country- meaning production can be much cheaper
Increasing sophistication of ICT means that it is much easier and less costly for organisations to operate as a multinational business due to ease of communication.
What is a franchise
A method of setting up a business which involves a franchiser, who owns brand, product or service and the franchisee, who buys the rights to sell the franchisers product.
Advantages for the franchisee
Less risky as adopting a proven business model and selling a well known product with an existing customer base
The franchiser may carry out national advertising which will benefit the franchisee
The franchisee may receive support, training, advice and administration from the franchiser.
Disadvantages for the franchisee
The franchisee has very little autonomy over decision making, little opportunity for creative thinking.
Initial high investment and a % of profits has to be paid to the franchiser- loyalty fee
Reputation and profitability may depend on performance of other branches and the marketing of the franchiser
Advantages for franchiser
Quick way to increase market share and expand geographically increasing beans exposure with limited investment
% of profit from the franchisee is paid as a royalty payment each year.
Franchisees are usually highly motivated due to their high investment meaning they will work hard to succeed
Disadvantages for franchiser
Reliant on the franchisee to maintain the image and reputation of the business/ brand
Profits are split so the franchiser does not get as much as they would had they operated the branch themselves
Lose some control, even with agreed procedures- the quality of goods/ services are dependant in the skills and ability of the franchisee
What are the 8 different business objectives
Maximise profit
Growth
Maximise sales
satisfice profits
Provide high quality services
Managerial objectives
Corporate social responsibility
Increase market share