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WorksheetsVenture Life Cycle
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 12mins
Rapid increase in sales, cash flow problems, competitors attracted to the market is characteristic of which stage of the business life cycle?
Establishment
Growth
Maturity
Decline
Slow and erratic sales, constant cash outflow and lack of established customer base is characteristic of which stage of the business life cycle?
Growth
Start-up activities
Maturity
Decline
The owners must decide whether to reignite growth, sell or close the business during this stage.
Establishment
Growth
Maturity
Innovation/Decline
Some growth may still occur but not at the same rate as previously
Maturity
Post Maturity
Establishment
Growth
Challenges include new competitors, not getting too comfortable in the market and giving control over to reliable staff.
Growth
Post-maturity
Maturity
Establishment
Sales level off, market for product is saturated, focus on remaining competitive is characteristic of which stage of the business life cycle?
Establishment
Growth
Maturity
Post-maturity
Falling sales and loss of market share is characteristic of which stage of the business life cycle?
Establishment
Growth
Maturity
Post-Maturity (Decline)
A strategy to meet the cash flow challenges at the Start-up activities could include accumulating adequate savings
True
False
When a company is unable to pay its debts as and when they fall due is being
realised
ceased
bankrupt
insolvent
Two main causes of business failure are lack of management expertise and lack of sufficient money
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to business decline?
Ill-conceived business idea
Unfavourable economic conditions
Controlled growth
Lack of adequate cash flow
Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to business decline?
Failure to meet customers' needs
Lack of demand for the product
Failure to adapt to changes in the external environment
Preparing a detailed business plan
