Business Essentials (12th Edition) (What's New in Intro to Business)
Business Essentials (12th Edition) (What's New in Intro to Business)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134728391
Author: Ronald J. Ebert, Ricky W. Griffin
Publisher: PEARSON
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To determine: The meaning and significance of business operations.

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A business is an economic system whether the goods or services are exchanged for money. Production, buying of raw materials and selling of finished goods are the works related to the business. Business is the thing which improves the people’s standard of living.

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Determine the meaning and significance of business operations:

Business operation refers to the administration of business practices. It helps to improve the efficiency of operations. It helps to manage the process of converting the labor and raw materials to goods and service. The major significance of business operation is minimizing the profit of the firm and improving the process of operations management.

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