SAT Humanities - Business and Management

a specific part or branch of an economy, society, or activity with its own distinct characteristics and functions

the place where the main offices of a large company or organization are located

the highest-ranking person in a company

a company or group of people that are considered as a single unit by law

an organization established with a specific mission or purpose, often dedicated to charitable, educational, cultural, or research activities

a company

a specific section within a government department which is responsible for specific tasks, functions, etc.

a newly established company or business venture, typically characterized by its innovative approach, early-stage development, and a focus on growth

a person who starts a business, especially one who takes financial risks

an association of people who work in the same industry or have similar goals or interests

a person's profession or job, typically the means by which they earn a living

a paid job that often requires a high level of education and training

a legal permission to control the production of a book, movie, music, etc.

a piece of land, building, or other similar property as opposed to personal possessions

the act of assigning a person to a specific position or role, typically based on qualifications, skills, or organizational needs

the rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced by new hires within a specified period

the state or condition of being productive, or the ability to produce or generate goods, services, or results efficiently and effectively

a period of time spent working for free or little pay in order to gain experience or to become qualified in a particular field

the range of products or services that a particular firm or organization offers to its customers

the act of officially joining or associating with a group, organization, or cause

the act or process of overseeing the activities of individuals or a group to ensure compliance with rules or objectives

the value of goods and materials that a business holds for the purpose of resale or production

a government official or employee who works within a bureaucratic system, typically involved in implementing and administering government policies and procedures

a secondary or additional line of merchandise or products that complement a company's primary offerings

a building or room in which particular goods are made or fixed by different means

an individual who is offering something for sale, particularly a property such as a house, piece of land, etc.

a stand or a small table or shop with an open front where people sell their goods

a shop or business offering specific goods or services

the process of having someone outside of a company provide goods or services for that company

the systematic recording, organizing, and maintaining of financial transactions of a business or organization

a short memorable phrase that is used in advertising to draw people's attention toward something

(of work) not requiring special skills, often considered unimportant and poorly paid

to work remotely from a location other than the traditional office

to formally put someone in a position or job, especially with an official ceremony

to assign someone to do a task, such as creating an artistic or literary piece

to regulate or control a person, course of action or event or the way something happens

to have or act in an authoritative role in a ceremony, meeting, etc.

to legally register a distinctive symbol, word, or phrase used by a business or individual to distinguish their goods or services from others in the marketplace

to make something into a business or focus on making money from it

to transfer decision-making or administrative power from a central authority to local or regional entities

to formally recruit or hire someone for work or participation in an activity

to sell small quantities of goods directly to customers

to employ people for a company, etc.

to give a responsibility or job to someone

to manufacture large quantities of goods or products using standardized methods and machinery

to observe an activity in order to ensure that everything is done properly

to cease to use something as a legal currency or declare it invalid for transactions

to provide with a supply of something, such as goods or inventory, for use or sale

to decisively conclude something, such as an argument or a contract

to cover the costs of a project, TV or radio program, activity, etc., often in exchange for advertising

to be responsible for a company, organization, etc. and manage its affairs, including financial matters

to simplify or improve efficiency in a process, system, or organization by removing unnecessary steps or optimizing resources