Business organisation - Unit 1: Introduction
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Introduction
Meaning and Definition of Business
The word business literally means a state of being busy. It may be
defined as an activity concerned with the production and exchange of
goods and services with the objective of earning profits.
Definition of business:
According to LH Haney “Business may be defined as human activity
directed towards providing or acquiring wealth through buying and
selling of goods “.
According to Wheeler “An institution organized and operated to
provide goods and services to the society under the incentive of
private gain”.
Types of Human Activities:
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Entrepreneur
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Economic activity
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Exchange of goods and services
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Profit Motive
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Risk and Uncertainty
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Continuity of transactions
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Creation of Utility
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Organization
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Financing
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Consumer satisfaction
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Satisfying social needs
Functions Of Business
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Production function:
It involves conversion of raw materials into
finished goods and services.
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Marketing Function:
it involves activities ranging from getting goods
from producer and sending them to ultimate consumer. It involves
development of marketing mix.
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Personnel function
: it involves obtaining and maintaining capable and
effective workforce, motivating the employees , developing the
employees etc..
Continuation of functions of business
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Finance Function
: Finance function of business is basically responsible for
three decisions and their proper implementation, viz.,
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(i) investment decisions (financial planning, capital budgeting, etc.)
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(ii) Financial decisions (capital structure—fixed and working; short and long-term and
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(iii) dividend decisions.
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Research and Development
: R&D are necessary for every business
organisation to make itself up to the date with the changing environment of
the market and society. It facilitates to develop the new design, model, size of
the product to satisfy the customers.
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Accounting Function :
Plans and manages financial resources and maintains
records and information related to businesses’ finances.
Differences between Industry, Trade & Commerce
Differences Between Trade and Aids to Trade
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Determination of Objectives
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Selection of business activity
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Size of business Unit
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Form of business enterprise
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Location of Business
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Financial Planning
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Selection of Technology
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Procedural and Legal Formalities
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Building Internal Organisation
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Manpower Planning
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Tax Planning
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Launching Business Enterprise
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF BUSINESS
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The social responsibility of
business means various
obligations or responsibilities
or duties that a business-
organization has towards the
society within which it exists
and operates from.
This unit provides an introduction to the meaning and definition of business, its types, functions, and the social responsibility it has towards various stakeholders.
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Business organisation Business organisation Unit 1 Unit 1 Introduction
Meaning and Definition of Business The word business literally means a state of being busy. It may be defined as an activity concerned with the production and exchange of goods and services with the objective of earning profits. Definition of business: According to LH Haney Business may be defined as human activity directed towards providing or acquiring wealth through buying and selling of goods . According to Wheeler An institution organized and operated to provide goods and services to the society under the incentive of private gain .
Features of business Features of business Entrepreneur Economic activity Exchange of goods and services Profit Motive Risk and Uncertainty Continuity of transactions Creation of Utility Organization Financing Consumer satisfaction Satisfying social needs
Functions Of Business Production Marketing Accounting Functions of Business Research & Development Finance Personnel
Functions of business Functions of business Production function: It involves conversion of raw materials into finished goods and services. Marketing Function: it involves activities ranging from getting goods from producer and sending them to ultimate consumer. It involves development of marketing mix. Personnel function: it involves obtaining and maintaining capable and effective workforce, motivating the employees , developing the employees etc..
Continuation of functions of business Finance Function: Finance function of business is basically responsible for three decisions and their proper implementation, viz., (i) investment decisions (financial planning, capital budgeting, etc.) (ii) Financial decisions (capital structure fixed and working; short and long-term and (iii) dividend decisions. Research and Development: R&D are necessary for every business organisation to make itself up to the date with the changing environment of the market and society. It facilitates to develop the new design, model, size of the product to satisfy the customers. Accounting Function : Plans and manages financial resources and maintains records and information related to businesses finances.
Objectives of business Economic Human Social organic National 1. profit earning 1. welfare of employees 1. Availability of goods 2. supply of quality goods 1. survival 1. Helping national effort 2. Production of goods 2. satisfaction of consumers 2. Growth 2. development of small entrepreneurs 3. creation of markets 3. satisfaction of shareholders 3. co- operation with the government 3. Earn recognition and prestige 3. National self sufficiency and export development 4. Development of skilled personnel 4. Technological improvements 4. creation of employment 5. utilizing natural resources
Steps to start a new Business Enterprise Steps to start a new Business Enterprise Determination of Objectives Selection of business activity Size of business Unit Form of business enterprise Location of Business Financial Planning Selection of Technology Procedural and Legal Formalities Building Internal Organisation Manpower Planning Tax Planning Launching Business Enterprise
The social responsibility of business means various obligations or responsibilities or duties that a business- organization has towards the society within which it exists and operates from. Employees or workers Consumers or Customers General Public Social Responsibil ity of Business Towards .. Government OR its administrative Body Environment Local Community
