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BO Chapter 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Corporation: | large company or group of companies authorized to act as a single entity and recognized as such in law: |
| Demographics: | statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it: |
| Economics: | the social science that studies how people make choices about wealth, resources, and markets |
| Entrepreneur: | a person who sets up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit: |
| Fixtures: | tangible items that are permanently attached to a building or property and primarily benefit the business operations rather than the property itself. |
| Partnership: | formal arrangement where two or more individuals or entities join together to operate a business, sharing profits, losses, and responsibilities. |
| Risk: | the potential for internal or external events to disrupt operations, reduce profitability, or threaten a company’s ability to achieve its objectives. |
| Scarcity | the gap between limited resources and unlimited wants, compelling businesses to make strategic decisions about allocation, pricing, and operations. |
| Sector: | distinct segment of the economy comprising companies or industries engaged in similar economic activities, producing goods or providing services. |
| Sole Proprietorship: | an unincorporated business owned and operated by a single individual, where the owner and the business are legally the same. |
| Venture: | a risky or daring journey or undertaking: |