1. Learning Objectives After completing this chapter, youll be able to: 1.State 1.State the differences between wants and needs. 2.Describe 2.Describe how limited resources relate to wants. continued

2. Learning Objectives After completing this chapter, youll be able to: 3.Identify 3.Identify business activities that are used for products and services. 4.List 4.List the two factors that motivate businesses. continued

3. Learning Objectives After completing this chapter, youll be able to: 5.Explain 5.Explain the relationship between business and you.

4. Why Its Important Businesses satisfy peoples basic needs all the way to their lavish wants. Competition and profit motivate these businesses to continually strive for your business.

5. Key Words wants needs goods services resource business profit continued

6. An Abundance of Wants Wants are the things you wish you could have. Each person has wants. A group of people may also share the same wants. Although these wants are shared, they are considered private wants.

7. An Abundance of Wants Some wants are widely shared by many people. These wants are no longer considered private but become public wants, such as highways, drinking water, and education.

8. An Abundance of Wants For the most part local, state, and federal governments satisfy public wants.

9. Figure 1.1 WANTS AND NEEDS OF YOUR SANCTUARY You need your own space. Studies show your bedroom is an expression of yourself. How would you revamp your space if you could?

10. Satisfying Wants and Needs With Goods and Services Necessary wants are needs. Food, shelter, and clothing are basic needs.

11. Satisfying Wants and Needs With Goods and Services Goods can be physically weighed or measured. Goods satisfy your wants and needs for material things that you can see or touch.

12. Satisfying Wants and Needs With Goods and Services Services are tasks that people or machines perform. Services also satisfy some of your wants for things you cant see or touch.

13. Satisfying Wants and Needs With Goods and Services In a business context wants are not about intangible desires such as love and respect.

14. Unlimited Wants, Limited Resources Limited Resources Most people have unlimited wants for goods and services. The more money you make, the more goods or services you want.

15. Unlimited Wants, Limited Resources Limited Resources A resource is anything that people can use to make or obtain what they need or want. Examples of resources include fuel, timber, labor, and money.

16. Unlimited Wants, Limited Resources Limited Resources The problem of unlimited wants and limited resources affects individuals, companies, and nations.

17. Unlimited Wants, Limited Resources Limited Resources Resources limit the number of wants people can satisfy. Businesses and government are influenced by the same problem.

18. Deciding on Your Resources People make the most of their resources by making the right choices about what to buy.

19. Deciding on Your Resources The decision-making process is a step-by-step method to carefully consider alternatives that result in better choices.

20. Deciding on Your Resources The decision-making process has five essential steps: 1.Identify the problem. 2.Identify choices. 3.Evaluate advantages and disadvantages. 4.Choose. 5.Act on your choice 6.Review your decision.