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CHAPTER 1
NATURE AND CONCEPT OF BUSINESS
CONCEPT OF BUSINESS.
• The term is derived from the word busy. Thus,
business means being busy.
• In specific sense- ‘it refers to an occupation in
which people regularly engage in the activities
related to purchase, production and sale of
goods and services with a view of earning a
profit and satisfy the needs of other people.
DIVISION OF ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES
NON-
ECONOMIC
ECONOMIC
• ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES- the activities
performed to earn a livelihood
• example: Employment
• NON-ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES- the activities
performed out of sentiments.
• example: Charity
TYPES OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
ECONOMIC
ACTIVITY
BUSINESS PROFESSION EMPLOYMENT
BUSINESS
• It may be defined as, “an economic activity
involving the production and sale of goods
and services undertaken with a motive of
earning profits by satisfying human needs in
the society.
• Example: Sunfeast, Puma, etc.
PROFESSION
• It is an activity involving specialized services
provided by well qualified experts in return for
professional fees.
• Example: Doctors, Lawyers, Chartered
Accountants.
EMPLOYMENT
• It stands for performing work as per service
contract under an employer in return for
salaries and wages.
• Example: Managers, Teachers, laborers.
CHARACTERISTICS OF BUSINESS
ACTIVITIES
• An economic activity
• Production and Procurement of goods and
services
• Sale or exchange of goods and services
• Dealings in goods and services on a regular basis
• Profit earning
• Uncertainty of return
• Element of risk
CLASSIFICATION OF BUSINESS
ACTIVITIES
OBJECTIVES OF THE BUSINESS
• PRIMARY OBJECTIVE- PROFIT MAKING
• REASONS:
• It is the main source of income
• Used for all the requirements of the business
• Indicates efficiency
• Builds reputation.
• SECONDARY OBJECTIVES-
• Market standing
• Innovation
• Productivity
• Physical and financial resources
• Earning profits
• Employee performance and development
• Social responsibilities
BUSINESS RISKS
• It refers to the possibility of inadequate profits
or even losses due to uncertainties or
unexpected events.
• TYPES:
• SPECULATIVE RISK: can result in a loss or a
profit
• PURE RISK: it is a possibility of a loss or no
loss.
NATURE OF BUSINESS RISK
• Arise due to uncertainties
• Is an essential part of every business
• Depends upon the nature and size of the
business
• Profit is the reward for taking risk
CAUSES OF BUSINESS RISK
• Natural causes
• Human causes
• Economic causes
• Other causes
STARTING A BUSINESS
• Selection of line business
• Size of the firm
• Choice of the firm
• Location
• Finance or Capital
• Physical facilities
• Plant layout
• Workforce commitment
• Tax planning
• Launching the enterprise.
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CHAPTER 1 BST.pptx

  • 1. CHAPTER 1 NATURE AND CONCEPT OF BUSINESS
  • 2. CONCEPT OF BUSINESS. • The term is derived from the word busy. Thus, business means being busy. • In specific sense- ‘it refers to an occupation in which people regularly engage in the activities related to purchase, production and sale of goods and services with a view of earning a profit and satisfy the needs of other people.
  • 4. • ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES- the activities performed to earn a livelihood • example: Employment • NON-ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES- the activities performed out of sentiments. • example: Charity
  • 5. TYPES OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES ECONOMIC ACTIVITY BUSINESS PROFESSION EMPLOYMENT
  • 6. BUSINESS • It may be defined as, “an economic activity involving the production and sale of goods and services undertaken with a motive of earning profits by satisfying human needs in the society. • Example: Sunfeast, Puma, etc.
  • 7. PROFESSION • It is an activity involving specialized services provided by well qualified experts in return for professional fees. • Example: Doctors, Lawyers, Chartered Accountants.
  • 8. EMPLOYMENT • It stands for performing work as per service contract under an employer in return for salaries and wages. • Example: Managers, Teachers, laborers.
  • 9.
  • 10. CHARACTERISTICS OF BUSINESS ACTIVITIES • An economic activity • Production and Procurement of goods and services • Sale or exchange of goods and services • Dealings in goods and services on a regular basis • Profit earning • Uncertainty of return • Element of risk
  • 12. OBJECTIVES OF THE BUSINESS • PRIMARY OBJECTIVE- PROFIT MAKING • REASONS: • It is the main source of income • Used for all the requirements of the business • Indicates efficiency • Builds reputation.
  • 13. • SECONDARY OBJECTIVES- • Market standing • Innovation • Productivity • Physical and financial resources • Earning profits • Employee performance and development • Social responsibilities
  • 14. BUSINESS RISKS • It refers to the possibility of inadequate profits or even losses due to uncertainties or unexpected events. • TYPES: • SPECULATIVE RISK: can result in a loss or a profit • PURE RISK: it is a possibility of a loss or no loss.
  • 15. NATURE OF BUSINESS RISK • Arise due to uncertainties • Is an essential part of every business • Depends upon the nature and size of the business • Profit is the reward for taking risk
  • 16. CAUSES OF BUSINESS RISK • Natural causes • Human causes • Economic causes • Other causes
  • 17. STARTING A BUSINESS • Selection of line business • Size of the firm • Choice of the firm • Location • Finance or Capital • Physical facilities • Plant layout • Workforce commitment • Tax planning • Launching the enterprise.