VCE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT UNIT 3 & 4
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,business type - partnership A legal form of business ownership where 2 to 20 run the business and distribute
income or losses between themselves.
- A partnership combines the expertise and resources of up to 20 people, who all
share control of the business
- All partners are jointly liable for business debts (unlimited liability)
- The two types of business partnerships are; general partnerships - where all
partners are equally responsible for the business, and limited partnership - where
liability of one or more partners is limited, based on the amount they invested into
the business
business type - company A separate legal entity that is owned by shareholders who have limited liability to
the value of their shareholding. Run by directors and has perpetual succession
(ongoing life). A company has a more complex structure; therefore, it is more
expensive to establish than other business structures.
- Companies are incorporated meaning that the business has its own legal
identity. This means the business can incur debt, sue and be sued, have
shareholders, and must keep financial records.
- There are two types of companies; private limited or public
business type - public listed company A corporation whose ownership is dispersed amongst whoever wishes to be a
part of it within the general public, through the sales of stocks on the stock
market. There are is no limit restricting the number of shareholders a public listed
company can have.
- Recognised by the word limited (Ltd) after their name, which shows that they
offer limited liability to their shareholders.
- Once listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) the shares in the
company can openly be traded with the price of the shares being dependent
upon the value perceived by the marketplace
, business type - private limited company The most common type of company in Australia. Private limited companies,
recognised by the 'Pty Ltd' (propriety limited) on the end of the name, are
companies that you cannot buy shares in on the stock market.
- Has a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 50 shareholders, as shares can only be
traded with permission.
- Gives protection to a business by creating a separate legal entity, thus limiting
liability (individuals that are part of the company are not responsible for its debts).
- Business operations are owned by the shareholders, yet operated and
controlled by directors
business type - social enterprise A revenue generating business with primarily social objectives whose profits are
reinvested for those objectives, rather than being driven by the need to deliver
profit to shareholders and owners
business type - government business enterprise A business that is government owned and operated. They seek to run profitably
by controlling costs and selling their goods/services at prices that will cover
costs. E.g. Australia Post, NBN, etc. GBEs operate in the public sector (part of the
economy owned by the government)
business objectives Objectives are statements of desired achievement that provide direction for the
business. Objectives align with the SMART model (specific, measurable,
achievable, realistic, time-bound).
- To make a profit: Most businesses exist to make a profit to increase the financial
gains of a business, which can then be distributed to owners or reinvested into the
business, so it can improve and grow.
- To increase market share: Market share is the percentage of that total industry
sales that a business receives. This links to the objective of wanting to make a
profit - if a business can increase the percentage of market share that they
possess, it is more likely that they can increase their profit margin.
- To fulfil a market or social need: Social objectives relate to the role of a
business in the community. Businesses need to fill a ‘gap in the market’ if they want
to be successful, as identifying what your target market is allowing you to meet
their needs and build a market for your goods and services
- To meet shareholder expectations: All shareholders expect the business that
they have invested in to be successful. They expect the business to make a profit
and for any shares purchased to increase in value and dividends to be paid.
vision statement Outlines an organisation's aspirations in the future.
mission statement Declaration of the underlying purpose of an organisation's existence and its core
values. Doesn't have a time frame and tends to be qualitative rather than
quantitative.
EXAM REVISION COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales Included
,business type - partnership A legal form of business ownership where 2 to 20 run the business and distribute
income or losses between themselves.
- A partnership combines the expertise and resources of up to 20 people, who all
share control of the business
- All partners are jointly liable for business debts (unlimited liability)
- The two types of business partnerships are; general partnerships - where all
partners are equally responsible for the business, and limited partnership - where
liability of one or more partners is limited, based on the amount they invested into
the business
business type - company A separate legal entity that is owned by shareholders who have limited liability to
the value of their shareholding. Run by directors and has perpetual succession
(ongoing life). A company has a more complex structure; therefore, it is more
expensive to establish than other business structures.
- Companies are incorporated meaning that the business has its own legal
identity. This means the business can incur debt, sue and be sued, have
shareholders, and must keep financial records.
- There are two types of companies; private limited or public
business type - public listed company A corporation whose ownership is dispersed amongst whoever wishes to be a
part of it within the general public, through the sales of stocks on the stock
market. There are is no limit restricting the number of shareholders a public listed
company can have.
- Recognised by the word limited (Ltd) after their name, which shows that they
offer limited liability to their shareholders.
- Once listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) the shares in the
company can openly be traded with the price of the shares being dependent
upon the value perceived by the marketplace
, business type - private limited company The most common type of company in Australia. Private limited companies,
recognised by the 'Pty Ltd' (propriety limited) on the end of the name, are
companies that you cannot buy shares in on the stock market.
- Has a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 50 shareholders, as shares can only be
traded with permission.
- Gives protection to a business by creating a separate legal entity, thus limiting
liability (individuals that are part of the company are not responsible for its debts).
- Business operations are owned by the shareholders, yet operated and
controlled by directors
business type - social enterprise A revenue generating business with primarily social objectives whose profits are
reinvested for those objectives, rather than being driven by the need to deliver
profit to shareholders and owners
business type - government business enterprise A business that is government owned and operated. They seek to run profitably
by controlling costs and selling their goods/services at prices that will cover
costs. E.g. Australia Post, NBN, etc. GBEs operate in the public sector (part of the
economy owned by the government)
business objectives Objectives are statements of desired achievement that provide direction for the
business. Objectives align with the SMART model (specific, measurable,
achievable, realistic, time-bound).
- To make a profit: Most businesses exist to make a profit to increase the financial
gains of a business, which can then be distributed to owners or reinvested into the
business, so it can improve and grow.
- To increase market share: Market share is the percentage of that total industry
sales that a business receives. This links to the objective of wanting to make a
profit - if a business can increase the percentage of market share that they
possess, it is more likely that they can increase their profit margin.
- To fulfil a market or social need: Social objectives relate to the role of a
business in the community. Businesses need to fill a ‘gap in the market’ if they want
to be successful, as identifying what your target market is allowing you to meet
their needs and build a market for your goods and services
- To meet shareholder expectations: All shareholders expect the business that
they have invested in to be successful. They expect the business to make a profit
and for any shares purchased to increase in value and dividends to be paid.
vision statement Outlines an organisation's aspirations in the future.
mission statement Declaration of the underlying purpose of an organisation's existence and its core
values. Doesn't have a time frame and tends to be qualitative rather than
quantitative.
