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Chapter 9Business environment
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Smart office
Wood without polyurethane
Low-VOC paints
Wool carpets Natural jute
underlay
Recycled glass tiles
Stationary from recycled stock
Filtered air conditioning
Non-toxic insulation
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Goals and objectives
Primary goal—profit Clear goals Functions necessary Staff and resources
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Public sectors of business
Commonwealth State Local
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Private sector
Primary industry Secondary industry Tertiary industry
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Public and private sectors
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Private—sole proprietors
Example: a butcher shop Owner: one person Capital invested: by the owner Profits: received by the owner Regulations: none if under
own name
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Private—partnerships
Example: a medical centre Owners: two or more people Capital: by partners Regulations: partnership
agreement Profits: shared between
partners
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Private companies
Example: stationery supplier Owners: between 1 and 50 Capital: by shareholders Regulations: Corporations
Law Profits: a dividend
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Public companies
Example: Business Enterprises Ltd
Owners: minimum of five
Capital: by shareholders
Regulations: Corporations Law
Profits: a dividend
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Non-profit organisations
Examples: credit unions, charities
Capital: by members, donations
Profits: back to members, administration, to the needy
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Public sector businesses
Example: Australia Post Capital: taxation and revenue Regulations: laws passed by
parliament
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Employee responsibilities
On time Agreed hours Care and skill Obey orders Follow policies Confidentiality Safety rules
Courteous and helpful
Respect Ethical Suitable dress Neat and tidy Honest
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Employee rights
Safe physical environment Fair practices No sexual harassment No discrimination Fair rate of pay Choice to join a union Training and guidance
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Employer rights
The right to dismiss if: Do not adhere to duties Commit a criminal offence Negligent or careless Acts of disloyalty
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Equal opportunity
Race or origin Physical/other
impairment Gender Pregnancy Children/no
children Marital status
Religious belief
Age Parental status Industrial
activity Sexual
harassment
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Discrimination
Employment Education Goods and
servicesAccommodation
Government services
Memberships Sport Disposal of
land
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Sexual harassment
Unwelcome comments Suggestive behaviour Unnecessary familiarity Sexual jokes Sexual propositions Physical contact Indecent assault
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Role of unions
Awards structure
Salaries and conditions
OH&S Compensation Unfair
dismissal
Work-related problems
Leave Industrial
tribunals ACTU
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Technological change
Advantages Improved quality Competition Service International business
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Technological change
Disadvantages Cost Training Change