Which of the following is not a definition of a "market"?

  • A geographical area where buyers and sellers come together to trade
  • Competition to sell a certain type of product
  • A type of customer demographic
  • Offering short-term price reductions to entice customers

Environmental concerns and sustainability can influence a business through:

  • Changes in employee turnover
  • Altering the company's recruitment strategy
  • Shaping product design and production processes
  • Improving workplace safety

Working to reduce damage to the Earth for future generations is know as what?

  • Sustainability
  • Corporate responsibilty
  • Social mobility
  • Carbon footprint

In a competitive market, why is price an important factor?

  • Luxury goods will always be of high value
  • Customers will shop at the lowest-priced business
  • There are a reduced number of high street stores
  • M-commerce is reducing demand for physical stores

How can changes in the political landscape affect a business?

  • By impacting employee motivation
  • By altering government regulations and policies
  • By influencing consumer preferences
  • By enhancing product quality

The legal requirement to list nutrition information on food packaging is an example of which influence on business?

  • Social
  • Competitive
  • Technological
  • Legal

What is a potential consequence of a company's failure to comply with environmental regulations?

  • Increased employee morale
  • Improved product quality
  • Legal penalties and damage to reputation
  • Enhanced brand image

If prices rise faster than customer income…

  • … sales of luxury goods will increase
  • … customers will have more money to spend on things they need
  • … customers will have less to spend on things they want
  • … sales of luxury goods will increase

Which of the following is not a legal requirement for adverts?

  • Truthful information
  • Accurate descriptions of products and services
  • Adverts must be decent
  • Must contain the price of the product or service

What is a common reason for businesses to engage in social responsibility?

  • To increase employee turnover
  • To improve product quality
  • To enhance brand image and reputation
  • To reduce technological advancements