Chapter 3: MGTA01 (Textbook Notes)

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Factors of production

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Factors of production

The basic elements necessary for creating a business and producing goods and services.

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Natural Resources

Materials sourced from nature, essential for various business operations.

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Labour

Individuals contributing their efforts to a business, crucial for its functioning.

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Capital

Money, machinery, and technology vital for business operations and production.

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Entrepreneurship

The willingness to take risks and initiative to create and manage a business venture.

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Resource Intensive

Businesses heavily reliant on natural resources for their operations.

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Labour Intensive

Businesses requiring a significant workforce for their operations.

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Capital Intensive

Businesses heavily reliant on capital or advanced technology for production.

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Enterprise

A project or endeavor demanding energy and effort, with uncertain outcomes.

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Factor Substitution

Replacing one factor of production with another to enhance efficiency or reduce costs.

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Industrial Revolution

Historical period marked by significant inventions transforming industries in the 18th and 19th centuries.

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Factory System

Concentration of work in large buildings designed for production purposes.

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Agricultural Revolution

Historical period marked by agricultural discoveries leading to societal changes.

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Capitalists

Individuals who own capital used as a factor of production.

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Information Revolution

Historical period characterized by advancements in computing and information technology, impacting businesses and society.

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Fifth Factor of Production

The concept of information being considered a crucial factor for business success and societal impact.

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