Business Admin Core

Key Terms/Concepts
  • Sole Proprietorship: A business owned and operated by one individual, who has full control and responsibility for all assets and liabilities.

  • Partnership: A business owned by two or more individuals who share responsibilities and profits, which can be general or limited.

  • Limited Liability Company (LLC): A business structure that combines features of a corporation and partnership, providing limited liability to its owners.

  • Corporation: A separate legal entity from its owners, allowing for limited liability and the ability to raise capital by issuing stocks.

  • Cooperative (Co-op): A business owned and operated by a group of individuals for mutual benefit, sharing profits among members.

Key Laws/Regulations

Law Name

Description

Sherman Act

Prohibits anti-competitive agreements and unilateral conduct that monopolizes or attempts to monopolize the relevant market.

Clayton Act

Addresses specific practices not covered by the Sherman Act, like price discrimination, tying arrangements, and mergers that reduce competition.

Wheeler-Lea Act

Prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or practices in commerce, emphasizing truth in advertising.

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

Authorizes the FDA to oversee the safety of food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics.

Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act

Governs consumer product warranties, ensuring clear disclosure of warranty terms.

Key Economic Principles
  • Scarcity: The fundamental economic problem of having seemingly unlimited human wants in a world of limited resources.

  • Law of Supply and Demand: The principle that as the supply of a good increases, the demand for it decreases, and vice versa.

  • Opportunity Cost: The value of the next best alternative that is forgone when making a choice.

Key Financial Concepts

Concept

Description

Assets

Resources owned by a business that have future economic value.

Liabilities

Obligations of a company that need to be settled in the future.

Equity

The residual value of assets minus liabilities; owner's stake in the business.

Revenue

Income generated from normal business operations, such as sales of goods or services.

Expenses

Costs incurred in the process of earning revenue.

Functions of Money

Medium of exchange, Store of value, Unit of account.

Key Project Management Stages

Stage

Description

Initiation

Defining the project, its goals, scope, and objectives; identifying stakeholders.

Planning

Developing a detailed roadmap including tasks, timelines, resources, and budget.

Execution

Carrying out the project plan, managing resources and team activities.

Monitoring & Controlling

Tracking project progress, managing changes, and ensuring objectives are met.

Closing

Formal completion of the project, including delivery, post-mortem, and release of resources.

Key Marketing Principles
  • 4 P's of Marketing:

    • Product: The good or service offered to meet customer needs.

    • Price: The amount customers pay for the product.

    • Place: How and where the product is distributed to customers.

    • Promotion: Activities to communicate and persuade customers about the product.

Reference Information
  • Emotional Intelligence: Common sense understanding of emotions and interpersonal skills.

  • Types of Economic Systems: Traditional, Command, Market, Mixed.

Concept Comparisons

Feature

Sole Proprietorship

Corporation

Liability

Unlimited

Limited to investment

Ownership

Single individual

Shareholders

Management

Owner directly manages

Board of Directors, hired managers

Setup Cost

Low

High

Continuity

Ends with owner

Perpetual existence