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Chapter 6
Business Ownership and Operations
Section 6.2
Types and Functionsof Businesses
Read to Learn
Differentiate the six types of businesses.
Describe the five functions of business.
Discuss how the five functions of business relate to each other.
The Main Idea
There are many different types of businesses. The five functions of business are involved in every one.
Key Concepts
Types of Businesses
Functions of Business
How the Functions of Business Are Interdependent
Key Term
producer
processor
a business that gathers raw goods
a business that changes raw materials into more finished products
Key Term
manufacturer
intermediary
a business that makes finished products out of processed goods
a business that moves goods from one business to another
Key Term
wholesaler
retailer
a business that distributes goods
a business that purchases goods from a wholesaler and sells them to consumers, the final buyer of the goods
Key Term
production
procurement
the process of creating, expanding, manufacturing, or improving goods and services
the buying and reselling of goods that have already been produced
Key Term
marketing
management
the process of planning, pricing, promoting, selling, and distributing ideas, goods, and services
the process of achieving company goals by planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating the effective use of resources
Key Term
finance
accounting
the business or art of money management
maintaining and checking records, handling bills, and preparing financial reports for a business
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Types of Businesses
Functions ofBusinesses
• Producers• Processors• Manufactures• Intermediaries and
Wholesalers• Retailers and Service
Businesses
• Production and Procurement
• Marketing• Management• Finance and
Accounting
Producers
producera business that gathers raw goods
A producer may be found in industries such as agriculture, mining, fishing, or forestry.
Processor
processora business that changes raw materials into more finished products
A processor may, for example, turn crude oil into gasoline.
Manufacturers
manufacturera business that makes finished products out of processed goods
Cars, CDs, and computers are examples of goods that are made by a manufacturer.
Intermediaries and Wholesalers
intermediarya business that moves goods from one business to another
An intermediary buys goods, stores them, and then resells them.
Intermediaries and Wholesalers
wholesalera business that moves good from one business to another
A wholesaler of clothing may buy thousands of jackets from several manufacturers, divide the large quantities into smaller ones, and sell them to retailers.
Retailers and Service Businesses
retailera business that purchases goods from a wholesaler and sells them to consumers, the final buyers of the goods
A record store is an example of a retailer.
Retailers and Service Businesses
Service businesses perform tasks rather than provide goods.
Service businesses employ about three-quarters of the workforce and are rapidly increasing in numbers.
Skill Practice
Choose a company research that company to see how they handle their wholesaling and retailing.
Functions of Business
The five main functions of business are:
Production and procurement
Marketing
Management
Finance
Accounting
Production and Procurement
productionthe process of creating, expanding, manufacturing, or improving goods and services
Production and procurement are closely related functions of business.
procurementthe buying and reselling of goods and services that have already been produced
Marketing
marketingthe process of planning, pricing, promoting, selling, and distributing ideas, goods, and services
Marketing involves getting consumers to buy a product or service.
To Advertise or Not
Advertising is used to influence consumers to buy one product or service over another.
Management
managementthe process of achieving company goals by planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating the effective use of resources
Management is an important function of business.
Finance and Accounting
financethe business or art of money management
Finance requires analyzing financial statements to make future decisions.
Finance and Accounting
accountingmaintaining and checking records, handling bills, and preparing financial reports for a business
Accounting requires attention to detail and accuracy.
How the Functions of Business Are Interdependent
The functional areas of a business depend on each other.
Sometimes, the functional areas of a business conflict with each other.
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Example of How Functional Areas Depend on Each Other
A furniture maker’s sales are decreasing.A furniture maker’s sales are decreasing.
The accounting and finance department notice decreasing sales.The accounting and finance department notice decreasing sales.
If the furniture is too highly priced, more efficient procedures will have to be implemented.If the furniture is too highly priced, more efficient procedures will have to be implemented.
A new marketing plan is created.A new marketing plan is created.
The accounting and finance department will monitor the effects of new marketing efforts.The accounting and finance department will monitor the effects of new marketing efforts.
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Example of How Functional Areas Conflict with Each Other
Management wants to increase sales by 20 percent within three years.Management wants to increase sales by 20 percent within three years.
The production department suggests improving quality.The production department suggests improving quality.
The marketing department requests more funds for projects.The marketing department requests more funds for projects.
Accounting says there is not enough money for either plan.Accounting says there is not enough money for either plan.
The final plan involves ideas from all the functions of business.The final plan involves ideas from all the functions of business.
1. What is the difference between a producer and a processor?
A producer gathers or creates raw products. A processor changes raw products into more finished products.
2. Identify the five functions of business.
production and procurement, marketing,management, finance, and accounting
3. Give an example of how the accounting and finance functions can affect a business’s marketing and production processes.
If the financials show little profits, newmarketing plans may be developed and new production procedures may be implemented.
Homework
Student Activity Workbook pages
Chapter 6
Business Ownership and Operations
Section 6.2
Types and Functionsof Businesses
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