Capacity Utilisation Strategies and Economic Terms
Formula: Capacity Utilisation = (Actual Output ÷ Maximum Capacity) × 100
Capacity Utilisation Formula and Definition
Capacity utilisation is the percentage of a business’s maximum production capacity that is actually being used. It is calculated by dividing actual output by maximum possible output and multiplying by 100. A high capacity utilisation means resources are being used efficiently, while a low capacity utilisation indicates spare capacity.
Malaga Shipping Case Study Analysis
The ship has
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt is money borrowed by a business that is repayable after more than one year. It includes bank loans, debentures, bonds, and mortgages. It is mainly used to finance fixed assets and business expansion.
Advantages of Long-Term Debt
- Retains Ownership: The lender does not become an owner, so existing shareholders maintain full control of the business.
- Tax Benefit: Interest paid on long-term debt is tax-deductible, reducing the company’s taxable
Entrepreneurship Essentials: Concepts and Definitions
What is Entrepreneurship?
Entrepreneurship is the process of identifying an opportunity, organizing resources, and taking the risk to create and manage a new venture with the aim of making a profit.
Example: A person notices that many people want healthy homemade food but lack the time to cook. They start a ‘tiffin’ (meal delivery) service, preparing and delivering fresh meals to offices and homes.
Defining an Entrepreneur
An entrepreneur is an individual who identifies gaps in the market, organizes
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The SCOR Model Explained
Describe the SCOR model, focusing on the first two levels: The SCOR (Supply Chain Operations Reference) model is used to understand, manage, and improve the supply chain. It helps companies organize their processes and measure their performance.
- Level 1 shows the main supply chain processes: Plan, Source, Make, Deliver, Return, and Enable. This level gives a general overview of how the supply chain works.
- Level 2 explains these processes in more detail. It shows the different
Tesla Strategic Roadmap: AI and Clean Energy Leadership
Tesla’s main priority for the next three years should be to focus on new technology, AI, and clean energy instead of only trying to sell more cars. This will help the company stay ahead of its competitors and continue growing.
Tesla’s Main Strategic Challenge
Tesla’s biggest challenge is the increasing competition in the electric car market. Companies like BYD, Volkswagen, Hyundai, and Ford are now making high-quality electric cars, often at lower prices.
The outcomes are lower sales growth and
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UNIT 1: Understanding E-Commerce
1. Electronic Commerce (E-Commerce)
Electronic Commerce (E-Commerce) is the buying and selling of goods and services through electronic networks such as the Internet.
- Examples: Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, Myntra
- Definition: E-Commerce allows businesses and customers to conduct transactions anytime and from anywhere using computers or mobile phones.
Advantages
- 24/7 shopping
- Global market reach
- Lower business costs
- Faster transactions
- More product choices
- Easy price comparison
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