Chapter 1. Fundamentals of Business
After studying this chapter, students should be able to:
▪ Understand the logic and mechanics of a business enterprise
▪ Appreciate the role of value in business and economics
▪ Identify roles and responsibilities of business in society
▪ Explain business as a human activity
▪ Evaluate elements of a going concern versus a failed venture
▪ Identify factors essential to a dynamic venture
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