10 questions
Which of the following is most likely to be a benefit of business growth?
Increased costs
Increased sales
Increased competition
Increased chance of failure
Which of the following is NOT a method of internal (organic) growth?
Increasing output
Gaining new customers
Developing new products
Merging with / taking over another business
Dyson started by selling vacuum cleaners...they now sell hand dryers, washing machines, and fans. Which type of business growth is this an example of?
Internal (organic) growth
External growth
The first Tesco store was built in London. Tesco have since opened stores all accross the UK and in other countries. Which type of business growth is this?
Internal (organic) growth
External growth
Kraft took over Cadbury in 2010. Which type of business growth is this an example of?
Internal (organic) growth
External growth
Some mergers / takeovers in the UK are blocked by the government (CMA). This is because mergers / takeovers can lead to a lack of choice for consumers. A lack of competition between businesses in a market could lead to...
Lower prices and better customer service
Higher prices and worse customer service
Which of the following is an example of a horizontal merger/takeover?
A chocolate producer buys another chocolate producer
A chocolate producer buys a cocoa farm
A chocolate producer buys a chain of coffee shops
A chocolate producer buys a car producer
Which of the following best describes the term 'diversification'?
To join with a business in the same industry as you
To join with a business that can supply you with raw materials
To join with a business that sells something similar to you
To join with a business in a completely unrelated industry
If a business currently has sales of £250,000 in a market worth £2 million, what is it's market share?
10%
12.5%
17.5%
25%
As businesses grow in size, they usually benefit from 'economies of scale' - what does this mean?
Lower total costs
Lower average costs per unit
Higher total costs
Higher average costs per unit