A ____ Is Loosely Defined as a Very Small Device

question 11

Multiple Choice

A ____ is loosely defined as a very small device that has some built-in computing or Internet capability.

• A) mainframe computer
• B) midrange server
• C) mobile device
• D) personal computer

Recognize the role of industry averages in evaluating a business.

Identify the advantages and disadvantages of buying an existing business, including supplier relationships and customer familiarity.

Acknowledge the importance of formalizing verbal agreements in writing when purchasing a business.

Understand the increasing popularity of buying existing businesses as a pathway to small business ownership.

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Definitions:

Perfect Competitors

Firms that are so numerous and small in relation to the market they serve that they have no power to alter the market price of their product, characterized by a lack of market dominance.

Economic Profit

Profit exceeding the opportunity cost of resources used, indicating a return greater than the most lucrative alternative.

ATC Curve

Refers to the Average Total Cost curve, which represents the average cost per unit of output, calculated by dividing total cost by the quantity of output produced.

Excess Capacity

A situation where a firm is producing at a lower scale of output than it has been designed for.