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not-for-profit organizations
businesslike establishments that have primary objectives other tan returning profits to their owners
natural resources
all products imputs that are useful in their natural states, including agricultural land, builing sites, forests, and mineral deposits.
capital
key resource, includes technology, tools, information, and pysical facilities
human resources
another critical imput in every enconimic system which includes, anyone who works form the CEO to a self-emplyoyed mechanic encompasses physical labor and intellectual imputs by workers
entreperneuship
the willingness to take risks to creat and operate a business. someone who sees potentially profitable opportunity and then devises a plan to achieve success in the marketplace and earn those profits
capitalism
another name for private enterprise system which is a economic system that rewards firms for their ability to perceive and serve the needs and demands of consumers.
competitive differentiation
the unique combination of organizational abilities, products and approaches that sets a company apart from competitors in the minds of consumers
private property
our most basic freedom under private enterprise system. every participant has the right to own, use, buy, sell and bequeath most forms of property, including land building, machinery, equipment, patents on inventorion, individual possessions, and intangible properties
consumer orientation
the process of determining what consumers wanted and needed and then designing products to satisfy those needs
branding
the process of creating an identity in consumer's' minds for a good, service, or company, is an important marketing tool this can be a name, term, sign, symbol, design or some combitation that identifies the product of one firm and differentieates them form competitors' offering
transaction management
business concentrate on building and promoting products in the hope that enough customers will buy them to cover costs and earn acceptable profits
relationship era
longer-term approach to attract customers. Seek ways to actively nurture customer loyalty by carefully managing every interaction pg 16
partnership
affiliation of two or more companies that help each other achieve common goals
relationship management
collection of activities that build and maintain ongoing mutually beneficialties with customers and other parties. involves gathering knowledge of customer reeds and preferences and applying that understanding to get as close to the customer as possible. many these activities are based on technology
strategic alliance
a partnership formed to create a competitive advantage for the businesses involved
diversity
blending individuals of different genders, ethnic backgrounds, cultures, religions, ages and physical and mental abilities, an enhance a firm's chances of success
offshoring
is the relocation of business processes to lower-cost locations overseas including both production and service
nearshoring
outsourcing production or services to locations near a firm's home base
vision
ability to perceive marketplace needs and what an organization must do to satisfy them.
critical thinking
ability to analyze and assess information to pinpoint Robles or opportunities
creativity
the capacity to develop novel solutions to perceived organizational problems
What activity lies at the heart of every business endeavor/
is an exchange between a buyer and a seller
What are the primary objective of a not-for-profit organization
place public service above profits, although they need to raise money in order to operate and achieve their social goals
Identify the four basic inputs to an economic system
natural resources, capital, human resources, and entrepreneurship
list four types of capital
technology, tools, information, and physical facilities
What is an alternative term for private enterprise system
capitalism
what is the most basic freedom under the private enterprise system
is the right to private property
what is an entrepreneur
is a risk taker who is willing to star, own, and operate a business
what was the industrial revolution
began around 1750 in England and moved business operations form an emphasis on independent, skilled workers to a factory system that mass-produced items
during which era was the idea of branding developed
marketing era
what is the difference between transaction management and relationship management
transaction is an approach that focuses on building, promoting , and selling enough product to cover costs and earn profits.. Relatinship is the collection of activites that build and maintain ongoing ties with customers and other parties
How does the aging workforce affect business
an aging workforce requires business to hire workers at both extreme ends of the working-age spectrum
How can businesses benefit from a diverse workforce
a diverse workforce can enrich a company's chances of success because diverse groups tend to perform tasks more effectively and develop better solutions. They also tend to foster greater innovation.
Outsourcing
using vendors to produce goods or fulfill services and functions that were once handled in-house or in-country
offshoring
relocation of business process to lower-cost locations overseas
nearshoring
outsourcing of production or services to locations near a firms home base
describe the importance of collaboration and employee partnership
businesses are increasingly focusing on collaboration, rather than on individuals working alone. No longer do employees just put in their time at a job they hold their entire career. The new employer-employee partnership encourages teamwork and creative thinking, problem solving, and innovation. Managers are trained to listen to and respect employees
why is vision an important managerial quality
managerial vision allows a firm to innovate and adapt to meet changes in the marketplace
what is the difference between creativity and critical thinking
critical thinking is the ability to analyze and assess information to pinpoint problems or opportunities. creativity is the capacity to develop novel solutions to perceived organizational problems
business ethic
refers to the standards of conduct and moral values involving decisions made in the work environment.
social responsibility
is a management philosophy that includes contributing resources to the community preserving the natural environment, and developing or participating in nonprofit programs designed to promote the well-being of the general public
Identify three criteria used to judge whether a company might be considered admirable
solid profits, stable growth, a safe and challenging work environment, high-quality goods and services, and business ethics and social responsibility
business
all profit-seeking activities and enterprises that provide goods and services necessary to an economic system
profits
profits rewards for businesspeople who take the risks involved to offer goods and services to customers
factors of production
four basic inputs for effective operation: natural resources, capital, human resources, and entrepreneurship
private enterprise system
economic system that rewards firms for their ability to identify and serve the needs and demands of customers
competition
battle among businesses for consumer acceptance
entrepreneur
person who seeks a profitable opportunity and takes the necessary risks to set up and operate a business
brand
name, term,sign, symbol, design or some combination that identifies the products of one firm and differentiates then from competitors' offerings
relationship management
collection of activities that build and maintain ongoing, mutually beneficial ties between a business and its customers and other parties
outsourcing
using outside vendors to produce goods or fulfill services and functions that were previously handled in-house or in-country
to whom do business have responsibility
responsible to customer, employees, investors, and society
if a firm is meeting all its responsibilities to other, why do ethical conflicts arise
because business must balance dong what is right and dong what is profitable
what role can an ethics compliance officer play in a firm
are charged with deterring wrongdoing and ensuring that ethical standards are met
what factors influence the ethical environment of a business
individual ethics and technology influence the ethical environment of a business
what is the preconventional stage in the development of ethical standards
the individual looks out for his or her own interests and follows rules out of fear of punishment or hope of reward
what is the difference between the conventional and postconventional stages
the conventional stage - the person considers the interest and expectations of others
postconventional stage - he or she considers personal, group, and societal interests
what are honesty and integrity, and how do they differ
honesty is the trait of telling the truth
integrity goes beyond truthfulness and means adhering to deeply felt ethical principles
how can loyalty and truth come into conflict for an employee
when the truth about a company or situation is unfavorable
What is a code of conduct
formal statement defining the way the organization expects and requires employees to resolve ethical questions that arise at work
how does ethical leadership contribute to ethical standards throughout a company
employees more readily commit to the company's core values when they see that leaders and managers behave ethically and when the ethics program is not seen as a way to protect top executives from being blamed for wrongdoing
What is meant by social responsibility, and why do firms exercise it
social responsibility is management's acceptance of its obligation to consider profit, consumer satisfaction, and societal well-being to be of equal value when evaluating the firm's performance. businesses exercise it because it is required by law, because it enhances the company's image or because management believes it is the right thing to do
what is social audit
a formal procedure to identify and evaluate all company activities that relate to social issues such as conservation, employment practice, environmental protection and philanthropy
what is green marketing
marketing strategy that promotes environmentally safe products and production methods
what is corporate philanthropy
includes cash contributions, donations of equipment and products, and support for the volunteer efforts of company employees
what are the four main consumer rights
right to be safe
to be informed
to choose
to be heard
why do firms need to do more than just earn a profit
the law requires them to behave in a legal and ethical manner and because investors and shareholders demand such behavior
what is the role of Securities and Exchange Commission
among other functions is investigates suspicions of unethical or illegal behavior of publicly traded firms
business ethics
the standard of conduct and moral values governing actions and decisions in the work environment
conflict of interest
situation in which an employee must make a decision about a business's welfare versus personal gain
whistle-blowing
employees disclosure to company officials, government authorities, or the media of illegal, immoral,or unethical practices committed by an organization
code of conduct
formal statement that defines how the organization expects employees to resolve ethical issues
stakeholders
the customers,investors, employees, and public affected by or with an interest in a company
social responsibility
business consideration of society's well-being and consumer satisfaction, in addition to profits
recycling
reprocessing of used materials for reuse
corporate philanthropy
act of an organization making a contribution to the communities in which it earns profits
consumerism
public demand that a business consider the wants and needs of its customers in making decisions
discrimination
biased treatment of a job candidate or employee
sexual harassment
unwelcome and inappropriate actions of a sexual nature in the workplace
sarbanes-oxley act 2002
establishes new rules and regulation for securities trading and accounting practices, a company is also required to publish its code of ethics, if it has one and inform the pubic of any changes made to it
integrity
adhering to deeply felt ethical principles in business situations
pollution
finding ways to minimize and other environmental damage caused by their products or operating processes has become an important economic, legal and social issue
green marketing
a marketing strategy that promotes environmentally safe products and production methods
Production liability
responsibility of manufacturers for injuries and damages caused by their product.
family leave
business of 50 or more employees must provide unpaid leave annually for any employee who want time off for the birth or adoption of a child become foster parent or care for seriously ill relative or spouse, the requires 12 wks each year take in intermittently
pg55
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
(EEOC)
created to increase job opportunities for women and minorities and to help discrimination based on race,color, religion, disability, gender or national origin in any personnel action
microeconomics
the study of economic behavior among individual consumer, families, and businesses whose collective behavior in the marketplace determines the quantity of goods and services demanded and supplied at different prices
macroeconomics
the study of the broader economic picture and how an economic system maintains and allocates its resources
demand curve
graph of the amount of a product that buyers will purchase at different prices
supply curve
shows the relationship between different prices and the quantities that sellers will offer for sale, regardless of demand
how do factors of production influence the overall supply of goods and services
a change in the cost or availability of any of the inputs considered to be factors of production can shift the entire supply curve, either increasing or decreasing the amount available at every price
pure competition
is a market structure in which large numbers of buyers and sellers exchange homogeneous products
monopolistic competition
is a market structure in which large numbers of buyers and sellers exchange differentiated products
oligopoly
is a market structure in which relatively few sellers compete and high start-up cost form barriers tone competitors
monopoly
one seller dominates trade in a good or service
which economic system is the US economy base
private enterprise
what are the two types of planned economies
socialism
communism
what is privatization
is the conversion of government-owned and operated agencies into privately held businesses
which stage of the business cycle indicate a downturn in the economy
recession and depression
which stage point of a upswing
prosperity
recovery point to an upswing
what is productivity
the relationship between the goods and services produced in a nation each year and the inputs that produce them
how does the US government track changes in price levels
tracks changes in price levels with the consumer price index(CPI) which measures the monthly average change in prices of goods and services
Identify the four categories of unemployment
frictional
seasonal
cyclical
structural
expansionary monetary policy
increases the money supply in an effort to cut the cost of borrowing
restrictive monetary policy
reduces the money supply to curb rising prices, over expansion and concerns about overly rapid economic growth
what are the three primary sources of government funds
taxes
fees
borrowing
does a balance budget erase the federal debt
no, it just doesn't increase it
why is virtually no country an economic island these days
because many goods and services travel across national borders. companies now are becoming multinational firms
economics
social science that analyzes the choices people and governments made in allocating scarce resources
microeconomics
study of small economic units such as individual consumer,families and businesses
macroeconomics
study of a nation's overall econimic issues, such as how an economy maintains and allocates resources and how a government's policies affect the standards of living of its citizens.
demand
willingness and ability of buyers to purchase goods and services
supply
willingness and ability of sellers to provide goods and services
demand curve
is graph of the amount of a product that buyers will purchase at different prices. demand curves typically slope downward, meaning that lower and lower prices attract large and larger purchase
supply curve
show the relationship between different prices and the quantities that sellers will offer for sale, regardless of demand. movement along the supply curve is the opposite of movement along the demand curve
equilibrium price
the prevailing market price at which you can buy an item pg75

this is the point where the demand curve and supply curve meet ( intersect each other
deregulating
deregulated regulated companies,to improve customer service and reduce for customers through increased competition
planned economy
government controls determine business ownership, profits and resource allocation t accomplish government goals rather than those set by individual firms which are socialism, communism
mixed market economies
econimic system that draw from both types of economies, to different degrees pg81
core inflation rate
is the inflation rate of an economy after energy and food prices are removed this measure is often an accurate prediction of the inflation rate that consumers, businesses, and other organizations can expect to experience during the near future
recession
cyclical economic contraction that lasts for six months or longer
productivity
relationship between the number of units produced and the number of human and other production inputs necessary to produce them
gross domestic product
(GDP)
sum of all goods and services produced within a country's boundaries during a specific time period, such as a year
inflation
rising prices caused by a combination of excess consumer demand and increases in the cost of raw material,component par, human resources and other factors of production
deflation
occurs when prices continue to fall
unemployment rate
expressed as a percentage of the total workforce who are actively seeking work but are currently unemployed
monetary policy
government actions to increase or decrease the money supply and change banking requirements and interest rates to influence banker's willingness to make loans
fiscal policy
government spending and taxation decisions designed to control inflation, reduce unemployment, improve the general welfare of citizens, and encourage econimic growth
budget
organization's plan for how it will raise and spend money during a given period of time
budget deficit
when the government spends more than it raises through taxes
national debt
all the borrowing the government does through treasury bonds, treasury bills, treasury notes
budget surplus
when the government takes in more money than it spends
balanced budget
means total revenues raised by taxes equal the total proposed spending for the year
Why do nations trade
trading boost economic growth by providing a market for products and access to needed resources. this makes production and distribution systems more efficient and reduces dependence on the economy of the domestic market
cit some measure of the size of the international marketplace
although developing countries have lower per-capita incomes than developed nations in North America and western Europe. their populations are large and growing, China's population is about 1.3 billion and India's is roughly 1.1 billion
absolute advantage
a country can maintain a monopoly in or produce a product at lower cost than any other competitor
how does a notion acquire a comparative advantage
exists when a nation can supply a product more efficiently and at a lower price than it can supply other goods, compared with the outputs of other countries
balance of trade
is the difference between experts and imports
balance of payments
is the overall flow of money into or our of a country
how might values and attitudes form a barrier to trade, and how can they be overcome
marked difference in values and attitudes, such as religious attitudes, can form barriers between traditionally capitalist countries and those adapting new capitalist systems. many of these can be overcome by learning about and respecting such differences
explain the function of an exchange rate
is the rate at which its currency canbe exchanged for the currency's for the currencies of other nations to make it easier for them trade with one another
what is a tariff and what is it purpose
a tariff is a surcharge or duty charged on foreign products. its purpose is to protect domestic producers of those items
why is dumping a problem for companies marketing goods internationally
dumping is selling products abroad at prices below the cost of production or exporting products at a loser price than charged in the home market. It drives the cost of products sharply down in the market where the are dumped, but it can also hurt the domestic producer of those products
what international trade organization succeeded GATT and what is its goal
the world trade organization (WTO) succeeded GATT with the goal of monitoring GATT agreements, mediating disputes, and continuing the effort to reduce trade barriers throughout the world
World Bank
funds projects that build or expand nations' infrastructure such as transportation, education, and health systems and facilities
International Monetary Fund
makes short term loans to members nations that are unable to meet their budgets. the fund operates as a lender of last resort
Identify the members of NAFTA and briefly explain how it works
NAFTA created a free-trade zone among the United States, Canada and Mexico by eliminating trade barriers and investment restrictions among them, as well as easing regulation on services such as banking and establishing uniform rules for protection of intellectual property
what are the goals of European Union and how do they promote international trade
their goals include promoting economic and social progress, introducing European citizenship as a complement to national citizenship, and giving the EU a significant role international affairs. Unify standards and laws in expected to contribute to international trade and economic growth
name three possible strategies for beginning overseas business operations
exporting or importing
contractual agreements such as franchising, licensing or subcontracting
making direct investments in foreign markets through acquisitions, joint venture, or establishment of an overseas division
countertrade
payments made in the form of local products, not currency
compare and contrast licensing and subcontracting
foreign licensing agreement, one firm allows another to produce or sell its product or use its trademark, patent or manufacturing process in a specific geographical area in return for royalty payments or other compensations

subcontracting a firm hires local companies abroad to produce, distribute,or sell its goods and services
describe joint ventures
allow companies to share risk, cost, profits, and management responsibilities with one or more host-country nationals
what is a global business strategy what are its advantages
a global business strategy specifies a standardized competitive strategy in which the firm sells the same product in essentially the same manner throughout the world. It works well for goods and services that are common to many nations and allows the firm to market them withour making significant chages
what is a multidomestic business strategy?
what are it advantages
a multidomestic business strategy allows the firm to treat each foreign market in a different way to appeal to the custom, tastes, and buying habits of particular national markets, It allows the firm to customize its marketing apeals for individual cultures re areas.
exports
domestically produced goods and services sold in other countries
imports
foreign goods and services purchased by domestic customers
balance of trade
difference between a nation's exports and import
balance of payments
overall money flows into and our of a country
exchange rate
value of one nation's currency relative to the currencies of other countries
devaluation
a drop in a currency's value relative to other currencies or to a fixed standard
infrastructure
basic systems of communication:
telecommunications ( tv radio papers)
transportation ( roads highways railroads airports)
energy facilities (power plants gas and electric utilities)
and the internet
tariff
tax imposed on imported goods
World Trade Organization
(WTO)
151-member international institution that monitors GATT agreements and mediates international trade disputes
quotas
limit the amounts of particular products that countries can import during specified time periods
dumping
a company sells products abroad at prices below its cost of production. in another, a company exports a large quantity of a product at a lower price than the same product in the home market and drives down the price of the domestic product
embargo
more severe than quota, this imposes a total ban on importing a specified product or even a total halt to trading with a particular country
North American Free Trade Agreement
(NAFTA)
agreement among the United States, Canada, and Mexico to bread down tariffs and trade restrictions
exchange controls
trade restriction imposed through a central bank or government agency, exchange controls affect both exporters and importers
General agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)
international trade accord sponsored a series of of negotiations, called rounds that substantially reduced world wind tariffs and other barriers
world bank
primarily funds projects that build or expand nation's infrastructures such as transportation, education and medical systems and facilities
International monetary fund (IMF)
was created to promote trade through financial cooperation and, in the process, elimainate barriers
Central America-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement(CAFTA-DR)
agreement among the United States, Costa Rica the Dominican Republic El Salvador, Guatemala. Honduras, and Nicaragua to reduce tariffs and trade restrictions
European Union(EU)
27-nation European economic alliance
countertrade
international trade involves payments made in the form of local products, not currency
franchise
contractual agreement in which a wholesaler or retailer gains the right to sell the franchiser's products under that company's brand name if it agrees to the related operating requirements
Foreign licensing agreement
one firm allows another to produce or sell its product, or use its trademark, patent, or manufacturing processes, in a specific geographical area. in return the firm gets a royalty or other compensation
subcontracting
involves hiring local companies to produce, distribute, or ell goods or services. this allows a foreign firm to take advantage of the subcontractors expertise in local culture, contacts, and regulations
joint ventures
allows companies to share risks, costs, profits, and management responsibilities with one or more host country natinals
global business strategy
offering a standardized worldwide product and selling it in essentially the same manner throughout a firm's domestic and foreign markets
multidomestic business strategy
developing and marketing product to serve different needs and tastes of separate national markets
judiciary
court system or branch of government that is responsible for settling disputes by applying laws
trial courts
courts of general jurisdiction
law
standards set by government and society in the form of either legislation or custom
common law
body of law arising out of judicial decisions, some of which can be traced back to early England
appellate courts
decisions made at general trial court may be appealed to appellate courts
Statutory law
written law, including state and federal constitutions legislative enactments, treaties of the federal government, and ordinances of local governments
business law
aspects of law that mist directly influence and regulate the management of business activity
Inernational law
numerous regulation that govern international commerce
contract
legally enforceable agreement between two or more parties regarding a specified act or thing
agency
legal relationship whereby one party, called a principal, appoints another party, called an agent, to enter into contracts with third parties on the Principal's behalf
breach of contract
violation of a valid contract
damages
financial payments to compensate for a loss and related suffering
Uniform Commercial Code
business law is based on UCC covers topics such as sales law, warranties and negotiable instruments
Sales law
governing the sale of goods or services for money or on credit
negotiable instrument
commercial paper that is transferable among individuals and businesses
trademark
consists of words,symbols or other designations used by firms to identity their offerings
Patent
guarantees an inventor exclusive right to an invention for 17 years
copyright
protects written or printed material such as books, designs cartoon illustration,photos computer software, music, and videos
tort
a civil wrong inflicted on another person or the person's property
product liability
to hold businesses liable for negligence in the design, manufacture, sale or use of products
Class action Fairness Act of 2005
imposes certain restriction on class-action lawsuits
bankruptcy
legal non payment of financial obligations
tax
assessment by a governmental unit