Economics is important, both at home and at work. In this course, you will discover what economics is and
how it is related to company profit and consumer choices. You will also learn about scarcity and how consumer
choices impact economics.
Estimated completion time (hours): 1.2
Estimated completion time (hours): 1.2
Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:- Identify how economics affects your life in practical ways
- Describe what economics is and how it helps you make more informed decisions at home and work
- Summarize key economic terms
- Analyze the relationships between free market systems, profit, and competition
- Distinguish between the roles of consumers and stockholders in free markets
- Describe the value of sharing ideas and its effect on productivity and profit
- Describe how managers and front-line employees work together to improve productivity and profits
Estimated Time (Hrs): 1.2
Language: English
In this course, you will discover the meaning of key economic terms, such as costs, revenue, profit, risk, and
return on investment. You will evaluate risk to reward assessment when considering investing capital into
companies or new startup business ideas. You will also learn about the profit margin misconception.
Estimated completion time (hours): 1.1
Estimated completion time (hours): 1.1
Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:- Define key economics terms
- Explain the risk to reward assessment performed by stockholders and entrepreneurs
- Explain the profit margin misconception
- Describe the relationship of profit margins to the future success of an organization
- Summarize the importance of teamwork and collaboration among managers and front-line associates
Estimated Time (Hrs): 1.1
Language: English
In this course, you will discover how business competition drives innovation and productivity. You will
learn why consumers seek out substitutions for products. You will also find out what is needed to assess a
competitive advantage and how specialization and continuous improvement help drive advantage in the
marketplace.
Estimated completion time (hours): 0.9
Estimated completion time (hours): 0.9
Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:- Define business competition
- Identify the benefits of competition
- Explain the reasons why competition arises in a market
- Summarize why consumers seek out substitutes
- Describe how specialization, continuous improvement, and skills enhancements help drive productivity
Estimated Time (Hrs): 0.9
Language: English