Question 1

What is the purpose of a business plan?

Accepted Answer

To outline the goals and strategies of a business

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To calculate profit margins

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To forecast economic trends

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To determine employee salaries

Question 2

Which of the following is an external source of finance for a business?

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Bank loan

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Retained earnings

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Personal savings

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Issuing shares

Question 3

What is the purpose of market segmentation in marketing?

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To identify and target specific customer groups

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To identify and target specific customer groups

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To increase product prices

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To determine marketing budgets

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To reduce competition

Question 4

What is the meaning of the term 'e-commerce'?

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Buying and selling goods or services over the internet

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Traditional brick-and-mortar retailing

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Advertising through television commercials

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Direct marketing to customers via mail

Question 5

What is the role of human resources (HR) in a business?

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Managing recruitment, training, and employee relations

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Calculating financial statements

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Setting sales targets

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Negotiating supplier contracts

Question 6

What is the purpose of branding in marketing?

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To differentiate a business from its competitors

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To decrease product prices

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To determine production costs

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To attract government regulations

Question 7

What is an advantage of conducting market research for a business?

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Identifying customer needs and preferences

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Decreasing competition

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Increasing production costs

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Limiting business growth

Question 8

What is the role of a SWOT analysis in business?

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Evaluating a company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats

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Setting marketing strategies

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Forecasting market trends

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Calculating profit margins

Question 9

What is the purpose of a cash flow forecast in business?

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To predict and manage a company's inflows and outflows of cash

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To calculate profit margins

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To determine employee salaries

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To forecast market demand

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the demand of a product?

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Government regulations

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Price of the product

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Consumer income

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Taste and preferences

Question 11

Which of the following is an advantage of sole trader?

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Easy and inexpensive to start

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Shared decision-making

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Limited liability

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Ability to raise large amounts of capital

Question 12

What is the purpose of market research in business?

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To gather information about customers, competitors, and market trends

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To develop advertising and promotional campaigns

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To calculate profit margins and return on investment

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To negotiate pricing with suppliers

Question 13

What is the function of human resources in a business?

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To manage the recruitment, development, and retention of employees

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To develop marketing strategies and campaigns

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To handle legal and regulatory compliance

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To analyze financial data and create budgets

Question 14

What is the purpose of a profit and loss statement in business?

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To summarize the revenues, expenses, and net income of a business

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To determine the market share of a business

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To calculate the return on investment

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To assess the overall financial health of a business

Question 15

Which form of business ownership involves two or more individuals sharing the risks and rewards of the business?

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Partnership

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Public limited company

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Sole trader

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Franchise

Question 16

Which form of business ownership offers the most limited liability for its owners?

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Limited liability company

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Partnership

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Franchise

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Sole trader

Question 17

Which form of business ownership is typically owned and run by a single individual?

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Sole trader

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Franchise

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Partnership

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Limited liability company

Question 18

Which form of business ownership is characterized by shareholders and the ability to issue shares of stock?

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Public limited company

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Sole trader

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Partnership

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Franchise

Question 19

Which form of business ownership involves a parent company granting another party the right to use its business model and brand?

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Franchise

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Sole trader

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Limited liability company

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Partnership

Question 20

Which form of business ownership is owned and controlled by its members, who have equal voting rights?

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Cooperative

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Private limited company

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Sole proprietorship

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Limited liability partnership

Question 21

Which form of business ownership is a separate legal entity from its owners, providing limited liability and perpetual existence?

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Private limited company

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Franchise

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Sole trader

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Partnership

Question 22

Which form of business ownership involves the government as the sole owner?

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Public corporation

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Sole proprietorship

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Partnership

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Private corporation

Question 23

What is the primary objective of a non-profit organization?

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To fulfill a social or charitable purpose.

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To generate revenue for shareholders.

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To dominate the market and gain a monopoly.

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To maximize profits for the owners.

Question 24

Which of the following is an example of a functional organization structure?

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A company with separate departments for finance, marketing, and operations.

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A company with a flat hierarchy where all employees have equal authority.

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A company with a divisional structure where each division operates as a separate entity.

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A company with a matrix structure where employees report to multiple managers.

Question 25

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a franchise business?

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Less control over decision making.

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Higher risk of business failures.

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Limited liability for owners.

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Limited access to financing.

Question 26

What is the purpose of a mission statement in a business organization?

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To communicate the company's core purpose and values.

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To identify the company's target market.

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To establish the company's organizational structure.

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To outline the company's profit goals.

Question 27

What is the purpose of a SWOT analysis in a business organization?

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To assess internal strengths, weaknesses, external opportunities, and threats.

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To develop marketing strategies.

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To determine the company's target market.

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To evaluate financial performance.

Question 28

What is the role of a board of directors in a business organization?

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To provide oversight and guidance to the management.

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To perform administrative tasks and bookkeeping.

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To handle customer service and sales activities.

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To manage day-to-day operations of the business.

Question 29

Which of the following is not a function of human resources?

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Legal compliance

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Product development

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Performance management

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Recruitment and selection

Question 30

Which of the following best describes the role of human resources in an organization?

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Managing employee relations and ensuring compliance with labour laws

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Designing and implementing IT infrastructure

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Maintaining financial records and managing budgets

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Developing marketing strategies and promoting the company's products

Question 31

What is the purpose of a job analysis in human resource management?

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To identify and define the tasks, responsibilities, and qualifications of a particular job

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To determine the salary and benefits package for a specific position

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To assess employee performance and provide feedback

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To create a job advertisement and attract suitable candidates

Question 32

What is the purpose of a job description?

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To outline the main responsibilities and tasks of a job role.

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To highlight the salary and benefits.

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To provide information about the company's history.

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To advertise a job vacancy.

Question 33

What is the difference between recruitment and selection?

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Recruitment is the process of attracting a pool of candidates, while selection involves choosing the most suitable candidate for a job.

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Recruitment is the process of training new employees, while selection is the process of onboarding them.

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Recruitment is the process of hiring employees, while selection is the process of advertising job vacancies.

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Recruitment involves screening job applications, while selection involves conducting interviews.

Question 34

What is the purpose of training and development programs in an organization?

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To enhance employee skills, knowledge, and performance.

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To increase company profits and revenue.

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To enforce workplace policies and procedures.

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To recruit new employees.

Question 35

What is the purpose of an exit interview?

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To gather feedback from departing employees and identify areas for improvement.

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To conduct performance evaluations of employees before they leave.

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To negotiate the terms and conditions of an employee's departure.

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To determine the next steps in an employee's career progression.

Question 36

What is the purpose of a job analysis?

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To identify the tasks, responsibilities, and requirements of a job role.

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To determine employee salaries and bonuses.

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To enforce workplace policies and procedures.

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To conduct performance evaluations of employees.

Question 37

What is the purpose of diversity and inclusion initiatives in the workplace?

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To create a more inclusive and equitable work environment that values and respects all individuals.

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To increase competition among employees.

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To reduce employee turnover.

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To enforce rigid workplace policies.

Question 38

Which of the following is an example of a leadership style?

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C

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Market research

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Decision making

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Budgeting

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Autocratic

Question 39

Which of the following is an example of autocratic management style?

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The manager makes all decisions without consulting employees

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The manager empowers employees to make decisions

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The manager delegates all decision-making authority to employees

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The manager collaborates with employees to make decisions

Question 40

Which of the following is a characteristic of transactional leadership?

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Rewards and punishments are used to motivate employees

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Leaders inspire and motivate employees through vision and charisma

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Leaders actively involve employees in decision making

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Leaders focus on long-term development and growth of employees

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a key function of management?

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Managing customer relationships

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Organizing resources

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Planning and setting goals

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Directing and leading employees

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of human resource management?

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Developing marketing strategies

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Managing employee benefits

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Training and development

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Recruiting and selecting employees

Question 43

Which of the following is a characteristic of democratic management style?

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Collaborating with employees to make decisions

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The manager empowers employees to make decisions

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The manager delegates all decision-making authority to employees

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The manager makes all decisions without consulting employees

Question 44

What is the role of planning in management?

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Setting goals and determining the best course of action

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Motivating and inspiring employees

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Monitoring and evaluating performance

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Building strong relationships with stakeholders

Question 45

What is the definition of management?

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The process of coordinating and overseeing the work activities of others to achieve organizational goals.

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The process of setting financial goals for a business.

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The process of producing and selling goods and services.

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The process of recruiting and training employees.

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