The productivity of people and resources objectives include aspects such as **a. Controlling costs and expenses** and **c. Ensuring profitability**. While keeping customers happy (b) and purchasing new equipment (d) may be related to overall business goals, they are not directly tied to the primary objectives of productivity, which focuses more on efficiency and effective use of resources.

Согласно российскому законодательству, право на улов рыбы регулируется нормами, относящимися к водному праву и экологии. В частности, существует ряд правил, касающихся рыбалки, включая нормы, регулирующие порядок получения разрешений на ловлю

The correct answer is **b. micro**. In a microenvironment, management has control over specific factors influencing their business, including pricing strategies for their products.

The INCORRECT statement about the microenvironment is: **c. It can only influence the market environment through strategies.** This statement is incorrect because the microenvironment can influence the market environment in various ways, not just through strategies. The microenvironment encompasses factors like suppliers, customers, competitors, and various stakeholders, which can impact the market beyond just strategic decisions.

У Заводилова возникло гражданское право на улов, поскольку он осуществил ловлю рыбы в соответствии с нормами законодательства, регулирующего рыболовство. Гражданское право охватывает отношения, которые возникают в результате частной

The option that does NOT refer to environmental scanning is: **d. Market research data are collected to learn and provide information on establishing a scanning department.** This option focuses on the establishment of a scanning department rather than the actual process of environmental scanning and analysis of external and internal factors affecting the organization. Environmental scanning typically involves analyzing situations, trends, and

The correct answer is **b. ambitious**. While having ambitious goals can be motivating, the primary factors to consider when setting business objectives typically include being time-bound, measurable, and achievable (often encapsulated in the SMART criteria: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound). Ambition is subjective and not a necessary criterion like the others.

a. the existence of the organisation

To plan for the business properly, Woolworths uses a/an **d. SWOT analysis** to scan the environment and explore its internal strengths and weaknesses.

The correct answer is **c. macro**. This refers to a change in the broader societal and cultural environment that affects various industries, including mining, such as shifts in gender roles and increased recognition of the importance of diversity in the workforce.

b. Environmental scanning

The correct statement regarding an advantage of a private business trust is: **b. This type of enterprise is very easy to form.** Private business trusts typically have simpler structures and can be established more quickly than some other types of business entities. The other options do not accurately represent advantages of a private business trust.

The common reason for small businesses to fail due to external factors among the options provided is: b. overlooking competition This reflects how external market dynamics, like competitive pressure, can significantly impact a small business's chances of success. While the other options may also contribute to failure, they often pertain more to internal management issues or product-market fit rather than directly being external factors.

According to the World Economic Forum, corruption has often been identified as one of the most problematic factors for doing business in South Africa. Therefore, the correct answer is: c. corruption

Given the requirements and preferences of Kudakwashe Musona and Pretty Mazwai, the best option would be: **a. company** By registering as a company, they can limit their personal liability, meaning that their personal assets are protected from business debts or liabilities. Additionally, forming a company typically does not require them to appoint a traditional director if they opt for a different structure, such as a members-managed company

a. co-operative society

a. government directives While government directives may lead to business initiatives or regulations, they are not typically considered a direct source of business ideas in the same way that personal interests, customer suggestions, or previous work experience can be.

b. insufficient first capitalisation Insufficient initial capitalization can often lead to cash flow problems and hinder a small business's ability to cover operating expenses, invest in growth, and manage unforeseen challenges, contributing to its failure.