What is a major disadvantage of being a small business?

Correct answer: Limited managerial skills and difficulty obtaining adequate financing.

Explanation

This question tests the understanding of the challenges and disadvantages faced by small businesses, such as limited access to capital and specialized management expertise.

Other questions

Question 1

What are the two basic dimensions of social responsibility as suggested by management expert Peter Drucker?

Question 2

What is the primary characteristic of an ethical issue?

Question 3

According to the utilitarianism philosophy, what makes an action morally wrong?

Question 4

What is the ethical philosophy called that states people should meet their obligations and duties when analyzing an ethical dilemma?

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT one of the four components of the pyramid of corporate social responsibility (CSR)?

Question 6

What are stakeholders in a business context?

Question 7

What is social investing?

Question 8

What is the modern trend in corporate philanthropy known as 'strategic giving'?

Question 9

Which of the following is a step a multinational corporation should take to demonstrate social responsibility in a foreign country?

Question 10

In the context of the pyramid of corporate social responsibility, which component is considered the foundation upon which all others rest?

Question 11

Which company, mentioned in Chapter 3, started with a pizza delivery driver working his way up to owning the first international franchise?

Question 12

What does having a 'global vision' in business primarily mean?

Question 13

In 2016, what was the approximate value of the U.S. trade deficit?

Question 14

What is the principle of comparative advantage?

Question 15

What is the term for sending domestic jobs to another country?

Question 16

Which of the following is considered a nontariff barrier to trade?

Question 17

What is the primary purpose of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

Question 18

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) created a free-trade zone between which countries?

Question 19

What is the legal process where a firm (the licensor) agrees to let another firm (the licensee) use its manufacturing process, trademark, or patent?

Question 20

Which of the following is described as the least complicated and least risky way for a company to enter the global market?

Question 21

What is the term for the sense of national consciousness that boosts the culture and interests of one country over those of all other countries, which can create difficulties for international trade?

Question 22

What are multinational corporations?

Question 23

According to the text, which two countries are emerging economic powerhouses that are significantly impacting global business, one through export booms and the other through service and innovation roles?

Question 24

What is the primary role of a sole proprietorship's owner?

Question 25

What is meant by the 'unlimited liability' of a sole proprietor?

Question 26

What is the primary difference between a general partnership and a limited partnership?

Question 27

Which of the following is a major advantage of a corporation?

Question 28

Who are the owners of a corporation and who elects the board of directors?

Question 29

What is a major appeal of a Limited Liability Company (LLC) for small businesses?

Question 30

What is the primary difference between a buyer cooperative and a seller cooperative?

Question 31

What is a franchise agreement?

Question 32

What is a primary disadvantage of franchising for the franchisee?

Question 33

What is the key difference between a merger and an acquisition?

Question 34

A merger of two companies that are in the same industry and at the same stage of production is known as what type of merger?

Question 35

What is a leveraged buyout (LBO)?

Question 36

According to the text, which demographic group is driving franchise growth in areas like eldercare and fitness?

Question 37

What does the text identify as the most common reason cited by Inc. 500 CEOs for starting a company?

Question 38

What is the primary difference between a classic entrepreneur and a small-business owner?

Question 39

Entrepreneurs who start a series of companies are known as what?

Question 40

What are intrapreneurs?

Question 41

Which personality trait of successful entrepreneurs involves favoring business opportunities with a moderate degree of risk where they can better control the outcome?

Question 42

What is the primary purpose of a business plan?

Question 43

What are the two primary forms of business financing described in the chapter?

Question 44

What are angel investors?

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT listed as a reason why small businesses continue to thrive in the United States?

Question 47

What is the primary mission of the Small Business Administration (SBA)?

Question 48

What is the function of the SCORE program offered by the SBA?

Question 49

According to a study by the Kauffman Foundation, what percentage of new entrepreneurs fall between the ages of 55 and 64?

Question 50

What are the four management functions that help managers increase organizational efficiency and effectiveness?