1. PM/O2OBJECTIVES1 BUSINESS OBJECTIVES Businesses have aims or goals which they try to achieve. The objectives of an organisation will depend on: the type of the organisation the size of the organisation the goods/services which it produces the competition it faces the history of the organisation

2. PM/O2OBJECTIVES2 PROFIT MAXIMISATION To make as much money as possible is the main objective for a business in the private sector. This will be one of the objectives of –sole trader –partnership –private company –public company –franchise

3. PM/O2OBJECTIVES3 GROWTH Many organisations aim to grow Growth can mean firms –are more competitive –can dominate the market –can control prices –reduce the chance of failure

4. PM/O2OBJECTIVES4 SURVIVAL Continuing to trade is vital New businesses want to avoid closure Small firms want to avoid being taken over by bigger firms All businesses will be affected by –recession –increased competition –reduced demand

5. PM/O2OBJECTIVES5 SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Many organisations aim to have a good image Social responsibility may involve –giving to good causes –protecting the environment –being a responsible employer –not exploiting customers or suppliers Recycle waste

6. PM/O2OBJECTIVES6 PROVISION OF A SERVICE To provide services which people require A charity or local authority would have this objective

7. PM/O2OBJECTIVES7 “to increase market share means that I have to take a drop in profits, but it will be worth it in the long term.” “I work hard to ensure that my business keeps ticking over.” “It is important that society has access to free dental treatment.” “We gave £5,000 to schools for computer equipment.” “This year we made £21,000 profit – this was better than last year.” Match the definitions shown below to the correct objective – profit maximisation, growth, survival, social responsibility and provision of a service

8. PM/O2OBJECTIVES8 BusinessObjectiveReason Marks and Spencer Alfie’s Corner Shop Victoria Infirmary Prince’s Trust Dyson Ltd From the following list of businesses, decide what you consider a main objective could be. Give a reason for your answer.