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introduction e-business management
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Introduction E-Business Management
Written order requiring the financial institution to pay previously deposited money to a third party on demand
Securities issued by the U.S. government
Rate at which large banks lend large sums to the best-qualified borrowers
Loan made to an individual for personal use
Loan backed by something of value owned by the borrower
Non-negotiable securities sold by the U.S. treasury in small denominations to individual investors
Electronic transfer of a paycheck directly from the employer’s bank account into the employee’s bank account
Federal agency that insures deposits in banks and savings institutions
The use of money to make more money
Oral Communication You are the chairman of the board of directors of a corporation with a long and successful history. Stock prices have been stable and a regular dividend has been paid each year for
Economics Use the Internet to gather information on current interest rates. Identify the highest and lowest rates you can find for each of the following:a. 30-year fixed rate mortgageb. APR for a
Technology Think carefully about the advantages and disadvantages of the three forms of business ownership (sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation) in raising equity capital. Use a
Research The New York Stock Exchange is the largest stock exchange in the world and dates back to the late 1700s. It has been an important part of the economic growth of businesses in the United
How can venture capitalists make a profit even when they often invest in firms that eventually fail?
When might a business lease, rather than purchase, equipment?What reasons other than the cost of the lease versus the cost of purchasing the equipment would justify the decision to lease?
Why would a corporation’s preferred stock probably cost more per share than its common stock?
Why might an individual with enough money to start a new business consider forming a corporation rather than a sole proprietorship?
Based on the Reality Check scenario at the beginning of the chapter, do you believe Eva Diaz should immediately expand her business?Why or why not? If she does expand, what type of financing do you
Another name for investment bank isa. underwriterb. commercial bankc. factord. venture capitalist
A form of debt equity similar to an open line of credit isa. venture capitalb. a business credit cardc. trade creditd. a lease
The best policy regarding the use of profits for a corporation is toa. avoid making a profit so no dividends have to be distributedb. distribute all profits as dividends to increase stockholder
The number of shares of stock to be issued by a corporation is determined bya. common stockholdersb. preferred stockholdersc. company executivesd. the board of directors
An advantage an entrepreneur gains by forming a corporation to raise capital isa. it does not increase the number of ownersb. the entrepreneur’s personal assets have greater protectionc. the
An example of equity capital isa. personal savings of a current owner invested in the businessb. money contributed by a new partnerc. retained earningsd. all of the above
Figure calculated by dividing the corporation’s net worth by the total number of shares outstanding
Right granted by a corporation that allows current stockholders to buy additional shares when issued at a fixed price for a specific period of time
Organization that helps a business raise large sums of capital through the sales of stocks and bonds
Debt that must be repaid with interest within a year
Profits that the owners do not take out of the business but instead save for use by the business
Stock that gives holders first claim on corporate dividends if a company earns a profit
Medium-term or long-term financing used for operating funds or the purchase or improvement of fixed assets
Financing obtained from an investor or investment group that lends large sums of money to promising new or expanding small companies
Contract that allows the use of an asset for a fee paid on a schedule, such as monthly
Short-term form of financing obtained by buying goods and services that do not require immediate payment
Price at which stock is actually bought and sold
Business owners’ personal contributions to the business
Math Use the following financial information from the Waterwing Company to calculate: (a) inventory turnover, (b) current ratio,(c) return on owners’ equity, and (d) return on investment.Revenue
Technology Use a computer spreadsheet to prepare an end-of-year balance sheet for the Starboard Corporation, using the following information and the format shown in lesson 15-3.Cash $5,000 Accounts
Communications You have been hired as a financial consultant by the Crown Corporation to analyze the financial statements shown in the chapter. Calculate three financial ratios that you believe offer
Math As the budget director, you presented the following realistic yearly expense budget to your boss. After studying the figures, she asks you to prepare a flexible set of budget estimates because
If the average return on sales for all jewelry stores is 7 percent, how would you judge the success of the Crown Corporation based on the financial information presented in lesson 15.3?
A net loss of $5,000 appears on an income statement. How would this loss affect the capital section of the balance sheet?
Discuss the accuracy of this statement: “The balance sheet tells you whether you made a profit or a loss for the year.”
Why is a budget an important tool for managers to use when evaluating current performance?
Why will an operating budget likely be more accurate if the company’s sales budget is prepared in advance and used as information for the operating budget?
Can a piece of equipment such as a computer both depreciate and become obsolete? Explain.
Based on the Reality Check scenario at the beginning of the chapter, explain the meaning of the following statement by Clark’s banker:“Either your current assets are too low or your current
An agency of the federal government that provides information, advice, and assistance in obtaining credit and other financial support for small businesses is thea. SBAb. FDAc. FCCd. EEOC
The two financial statements most used by businesses area. cash flow and capital assets recordb. tax and personnel recordsc. income statement and balance sheetd. accounts receivable and accounts
Studies of differences between successful and unsuccessful new businesses find that successful businesses usea. consultantsb. computersc. budgetsd. none of the above
Manual record-keeping systems have been replaced in most businesses bya. accountantsb. simple checkbook systemsc. computers running accounting software programsd. cash register tapes
Reports that summarize financial data over a period of time
Difference between current assets and current liabilities
Gradual loss of an asset’s value due to age and wear
Claims against assets
Records showing money a business owes and payments it makes for all credit purchases
Financial statement that reports information about a company’s revenues and expenses for a specific period
Movement of cash into and out of a business
Value of the owners’ investment in the business after subtracting liabilities from assets
Organized summaries of a business’s financial information and activities
Financial statement that reports a business’s assets, liabilities, and capital on a specific date
Written financial plan for business operations developed for a specific period of time
Anything of value owned
Writing Choose one of the following statements that best represents your beliefs. Write a one-page paper defending the statement and suggesting why the other statement is not correct in your
Complete the chart by calculating the variance between the budgeted and actual amounts(Column 4) and the percentage increase or decrease (Column 5).Budget Category Budget Actual Variance % or
Mathematics The following chart shows several items from a company’s budget. Column 1 shows the categories for which a budget amount has been determined. The budgeted amounts are shown in Column 2
Teamwork Form a team with three or four other students in your class to analyze motivation theories. As a team, develop a list of at least 15 things you believe motivate employees to perform
Should managers delegate controlling activities to employees and employee teams? Why or why not?
What are some examples of business activities where perfection is the only acceptable standard for performance?
What should a manager do if it is clear that many employees will view a planned change negatively?
What differences in implementation and controlling activities, if any, would there be for a manager of a small business and a manager in a large business?
Why are businesses paying much more attention to developing effective work teams today than in the past?
Based on the Reality Check scenario at the beginning of the chapter, do you believe most of the problems were the result of poor planning or poor implementation? Justify your answer.
A production manager who specifies the minimum number of units to be produced each hour, day, or month is establishing aa. varianceb. time standardc. quality standardd. quantity standard
Which of the following is not a way managers can increase profits?a. Increase sales revenues.b. Decrease costs.c. Add more employees.d. All are correct.
The first step in the controlling process isa. establishing standards for each of the company’s goalsb. communicating with employees about the importance of controllingc. taking corrective action
It is frequently said that people support what theya. choose tob. are paid forc. created. have been told to support
The person who described motivation in terms of a hierarchy of needs wasa. Maslowb. Herzbergc. McClellandd. Jacobs
Effective work teams have all of the following characteristics excepta. all members understand and support the group’s purposeb. the team does not need to have a group leaderc. members work to
Efforts to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of specific business operations
Standard that establishes the expected amount of work to be completed
Taking personal responsibility for work, setting personal goals, and wanting immediate feedback on work
System in which the company maintains very small inventories and obtains materials just in time for use
Set of factors that influence an individual’s actions toward accomplishing a goal
Job factors that dissatisfy when absent but do not contribute to satisfaction when they are present
Standard that describes expected consistency in production or performance
Difference between current performance and the standard
Wanting to influence and control others and be responsible for a group’s activities
Group of individuals who cooperate to achieve a common goal
Mathematics Research is an important tool businesses use for strategic planning. On average, businesses spend about 3.5 percent of sales on research activities each year. In a recent year, the top
Research Use a library or the Internet to locate three articles from business magazines on the effects of flattening (reducing the levels of management) on businesses and their employees. Take notes
Technology Use the Internet to locate an example of a business use of each of the planning tools identified in the chapter: budget, schedule, standard, policy, procedure, and research. Construct a 3
Visual Arts Your class decides to hold a student recognition and parent appreciation event at the end of the school year. All students will participate in planning and managing the event. A matrix
Communication Review the information from the beginning of the chapter about Eldron Huntley’s idea to expand his catering business using the Internet. Write two goals that Mr. Huntley could set for
Compare the line organization with the matrix organization in terms of how it affects the work, relationships, and communication of managers and employees.
What is the difference between responsibility and authority? Provide examples of each from your role as a family member and your role as a student.
Do you believe employees prefer to work in organizations where they have very specialized work that they do over and over, or in organizations where they have a broader set of responsibilities and
Write a list of procedures that another person can follow to copy a computer file from the hard drive to a removable storage device.The procedures should be complete and in the order they need to be
What is the difference between a business strength and a business opportunity? For a business in your community, provide an example of a strength of the business and an opportunity for the business.
It is recommended that a new business develop a business plan. Do you believe large, well-established businesses need a business plan as well? Why or why not?
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