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What does 'acquire' mean in a business context?
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If one company acquires another, it buys it.
2
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Define 'acquisition' as a business term.
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When one company buys another one, or part of another one.
3
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What is an 'action point' in meetings?
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Something that you decide must be done, especially after a meeting.
4
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What is 'advertising' in business?
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The activity or business of telling people publicly about a product or service to persuade them to buy it.
5
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Define 'advertising campaign'.
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An organisation’s programme of advertising activities over a particular period with specific aims, like increasing sales.
6
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What does 'print advertising' refer to?
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Advertising in newspapers and magazines.
7
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Define 'agenda' in a business meeting.
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A list of the subjects to be discussed at a meeting.
8
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What is another meaning of 'agenda' in business?
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The things that someone considers important or plans to do something about.
9
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Who is an 'angel' or 'business angel'?
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A private investor who puts money into new business activities, especially tech-based start-ups.
10
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Define 'application' as a formal request.
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A formal, usually written, request for something or permission to do something.
11
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What is a 'job application'?
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A request to be considered for a job, usually by sending a CV and letter or filling out a form.
12
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In business, what is an 'application' in software?
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A piece of software for a particular use or job.
13
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What does 'apply' mean when making a request?
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To make a formal, usually written, request for something, especially a job or permission.
14
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How do you 'apply' an idea in business?
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To use something, such as a law or an idea, in a particular situation or process.
15
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Define 'appoint' in a company context.
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To choose someone for a job or position.
16
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What is an 'approach' in problem-solving?
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A method of doing something or dealing with a problem.
17
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Define 'aspirational' for business students.
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Having a strong desire to achieve something, like a better job or social position.
18
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What is an 'asset' in business?
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Something or someone useful that helps you succeed or deal with problems.
19
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Who is an 'associate' in business?
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Someone you work with or do business with.
20
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Define 'authority' in an organizational context.
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The power a person or organisation has due to their official or legal position.
21
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What does 'autocratic' describe in leadership?
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Relating to a leader who makes decisions without asking for opinions.
22
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Define 'automation' in production.
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The use of machines and computers, rather than people, to produce goods or do work.
23
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What is 'automotive' related to?
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Relating to cars or the car industry.
24
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Who is a 'backer' in business?
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Someone who supports a plan, person, or company, usually by giving money.
25
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Define 'backing', especially financial.
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Support or help, especially financial help.
26
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What is 'financial backing'?
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Money given for support, especially to start a business.
27
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Define 'background' as someone's past.
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Someone’s past, like education, qualifications, and jobs.
28
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Another meaning of 'background' in business.
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The situation or past events explaining why something happens.
29
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What is a 'board' in a company?
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The group of people elected to manage a company by shareholders.
30
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Define 'boost' as a verb in business.
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To increase something like production, sales, or prices.