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25 Cards in this Set
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General Partnership |
A type of ownership where each partner has unlimited liability is known as a general partnership. |
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Market Economy |
In a market economy, the government is not involved in business and the economic decisions are made by individuals and companies. |
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Labor |
Labor includes all the resource of people that work. |
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Marketing |
Marketing is the process of planning, pricing, promoting, selling, and distributing products that will satisfy the needs of customers and ensure a profit for the business. |
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Executive Summary |
An executive summary is an introduction and overview of the information contained in a written plan. |
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Staff Meeting |
Staff meetings are regularly scheduled meetings. These meetings are often held so that the staff members can provide an update on any projects they may be working on. |
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Project Management |
Project management involves managing specific activities of the business. |
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Gross Domestic Product |
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is a measure of the total output of goods and services that are produced by a country. |
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Project Plan |
A project plan is a written description that includes goals/objectives and how they will be achieved. |
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Competition |
Competition occurs between businesses trying to gain customers, keep existing customers and take customers from their competitors. |
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Insurance |
Insurance is a form of risk management known as risk transfer. With insurance, businesses can transfer their risk to the insurance company. The insurance company would cover the potential loss of property or people. |
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Job Application |
A job application is a form that gathers information about potential employees. Typical information may include; name, address, education, previous experience, special training and references. |
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Private Enterprise |
Private enterprise is another term for a market economy, characterized by an individual's right to: -private property -freedom of choice -profit -competition |
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Land |
Land includes all the resources that are from the land, sea or air. These are considered raw materials. |
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Customer Service Mindset |
A customer service mindset is the belief that the customer is the most important priority of the business. |
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Dividends |
Dividends are the cash payment of profits from a corporation to its shareholders. |
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Inflation |
Inflation occurs when prices rise. Low inflation is characteristic of a stable economy. |
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Socialism |
Socialism is an economic and political philosophy where the government provides for the people and owns many of the industries that provide necessary goods and services. |
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Profit |
Profit is the amount of money made after costs and expenses have been covered. |
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Electronic Funds Transfer |
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) includes the use of technology for banking services, such as transferring money between accounts. |
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Cost of Goods Sold |
The amount spent to produce and purchase goods that are sold in the business is known as cost of goods sold. |
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Communism |
Communism is an economic and political philosophy where the government owns all of the industry an d provides for its people. |
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Accounting |
Accounting is a system to manage and control a business's finances. |
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Surplus |
Surplus occurs when supply exceeds demand. |
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Initiative |
Initiative means doing what needs to be done without having to be prompted by others. |