Why People Set Up Businesses (Edexcel A-Level Business): Quizzes

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Why People Set Up Businesses
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What are the two main categories of reasons why entrepreneurs establish businesses?

Financial and non-financial

What does profit maximisation mean?

Making as much profit as possible in a time

What is profit satisficing?

Making enough profit to maintain interest

What is a lifestyle business?

Business generating enough profit for flex

What relationship exists for profit maximisers taking bigger risks?

Risk and potential reward are related

Why might someone with ethical beliefs establish a vegetarian restaurant?

To reduce animal slaughter via customers

What is the primary aim of social enterprises?

Improving human & environmental wellbeing

What percentage rated independence as very important when considering entrepreneurship?

Nearly 90 per cent

What are the two major benefits of home working for entrepreneurs?

Time & cost savings, and flexibility

How might profit maximisers negatively affect employees?

Using zero hours contracts & minimum wage

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