Chapter 1 - Introduction to Business
pg 13 for whole summary
In the dynamic landscape of business, understanding the distinction between goods and services is crucial, where goods are tangible items that can be seen and touched, while services are intangible experiences.
Chapter 1 - Introduction to Business
pg 13 for whole summary
Chapter Summary
enterprise capital land labour
produce goods and services
to satisfy customers' needs and wants
Resources for Business Activities
ENTERPRISE
refers to the ability to see opportunities and take risks in producing goods and services that earn profit for the business. Entrepreneurs are people with an enterprising spirit who start and run their businesses
businesses use available resources to produce
the goods and services that satisfy the needs and wants of customers. they carry out activities such as ordering goods to be sold in stores or hiring waiters to serve guests in restaurants
CAPITAL
refers to buildings and equipment
and machinery which are used to produce goods and services. it also includes the money needed to start the business
Types of Businesses
goods producing
produce goods that are tangible
produce goods with the use of resources such as machines and labour
goods producing businesses and service-providing businesses
Goods and Services
services are things that
are intangible- they cannot be
touched or seen, but they can be experienced
goods are things that are tangible
they can be seen and touched
Changing Business Environment
Being aware of these challenges can help businesses activities to find better ways to attract more customers and satisfy their needs and wants
Businesses are challenged by competition and trends un the business environment. Businesses should not ignore there competitors and trends as they may affect the businesses ability to attract customers and carry out business activities.
What is a business?
providing goods and services to the people
providing jobs for the people
contributing to the wealth of the county
business is to provide good and services to meet the needs and wants of customers.