Contents Section 1: Business in Contemporary Society 4 Section 2: Business Information and ICT 44 Section 3: Decision Making in Business 84 Section 4: Internal Organisation 128 Section 1: Business in Contemporary Society The role of business in society Everyone in our society has ‘wants’. Some wants are for things like food‚ clothing and shelter while others are for entertainment‚ leisure‚ travel and so on. Taking everybody in society together‚ there are millions of wants
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Introduction to Business Business plays a major role within our society. It is a creative and competitive activity that continuously contributes to the shaping of our society. By satisfying the needs and wants people cannot satisfy themselves‚ businesses improve the quality of life for people and create a higher standard of living. It is a way for individuals to provide goods and services to consumers‚ and at the same time‚ produce a profit for themselves. Businesses are not only important
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THE CONTROL FUNCTION OF MANAGEMENT Introduction The control function of management an organization is an activity to ensure that others are doing what should be done after strategy and organizational planning is made. The activities usually include a description of some type of measurement and feedback process. The basic process of controls involves three steps:- 1. establishing standards. 2. measuring performance against these standards. 3. correcting deviations from standards and plans
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University» Business School Department of “Management and Social Sciences” Project Report Topic: Linguistic educational centre “Otan” Discipline: Business Planning Team Number: 7 team member 1: Mukatayeva Almira Term: Fall 2013 Instructor’s full name: Dr. Alex Mosesov Almaty‚ 2013 CONTENT 1. Summary…………………………………………………………………………………………………3 2. Business overview…………………………………………………………………………………..3-7 2.1 Description of the business………………………………………………………………………
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MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL 1) Causes of Management -Lack of Direction -Motivational Problems -Personal Limitation 2) Avoidance -Activity elimination : Eliminate what is not working properly -Automation -Centralization -Risk Sharing Chapter 2 SECTION II 3) Result Control : Preventive type Control Helps Mgr to address strategy‚ org‚ employees are performing - Steps : 1. Define Performance dimension 2. Measure Performance 3. Setting Target 4. Provide Reward Requirement for Effective Result control : - Knowledge
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Stock control methods There are several method for controlling stock‚ all designed to provide an efficient system for deciding wha‚ when and how much to order. You may opt for one method or two or more if you have various types of stock. * Minimum stock level - you identify a minimum stock level‚ and re-order when stock reaches that level. This is known as the just in time methd. * Stock reviw - you have regular reviews of stock. At every review you place an order to return stocks to
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1.10b Review Questions 1. What reasons would you give if you were advising someone to study business? There are four compelling reasons for studying business described in this chapter. a. To start your own business b. For help in choosing a career c. To be a successful employee d. To become a better informed consumer and investor 2. What factors affect a person’s choice of career? Deciding what kind of career you want to devote your life
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Chapter 1 Auditing and Internal Control Review Questions 1. What is the purpose of an IT audit? Response: The purpose of an IT audit is to provide an independent assessment of some technology- or systems-related object‚ such as proper IT implementation‚ or controls over computer resources. Because most modern accounting information systems use IT‚ IT plays a significant role in a financial (external audit)‚ where the purpose is to determine the fairness and accuracy of the financial statements
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1st of February 2013 Business organization and management Business size Small business: e.g. Independent service-station‚ restaurant Medium business: e.g. coffee club‚ nando’s Large business: Maccas‚ red rooster‚ kfc Economies of scale; this term refers to the lower costs per unit of output as a result of operating on a larger scale. Question 1. What is meant by economies of scale? Provide 3 examples of typical economies of scale enjoyed by large organizations: a) Coles (big
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Business Revision- 1. For-profit and not-for-profit organizations and their features; Key concepts- Businesses are organizations that provide goods and services to fulfill our needs and wants and in return most businesses seek to make a profit. Not-for-profit organizations may make a profit but the main reason they exist is to pursue a social objective‚ such as helping others. Profit: A business makes a profit when the income earned (revenue) is greater than the costs of production
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