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 |