2 Analyse the situations in which survival can be the right business objective. [6]

[Sir Afzal Shad]

Q2 Analyse the situations in which survival can be the right business objective. [6]

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[Salman Khalid]

[KN] if the business is in the declining stage
[AN] this makes the business more incline to survive instead of making higher profits and avoid bankruptsy
[AN+] this makes the business run for longer times and have the potential to revive itself one day for eg masks during covid 19

[KN] if the business is facing massive competition
[AN] this would decrese its market share and make it hard to survive
[AN+] this would be solved by cutting down its costs

[Syed Raza]

[KN] increased competition
[AN] survival of firm could be hard as maintaining market share is not easy thus it would decrease.
[AN+] Once the competitive landscape stabilises the focus can shift to growth and profitability.

[KN] Economic issues
[AN] When the economy is going through a recession business face many losses and reduced demand thus survival would be important factor
[AN+] Surviving the economic conditions can position the company for growth when conditions become more stable

[Kumail Alvi]

[KN] Financial Distress
[AN] Companies that are facing financial difficulties—such as growing debt, dropping sales, or issues with cash flow—may have to make survival their top priority.
[AN+] Through achieving financial stability, they can avert bankruptcy and strive towards enduring viability.

[KN] Natural Disasters
[AN] Business operations can be disrupted by pandemics, natural disasters, and unanticipated crises.
[AN+]In these situations, businesses' priority is to survive, working to secure their assets, get out of the crisis, and make sure their stakeholders and employees are safe.

[Syed Mustafa Ali]

[KN] Startup or new businesses
[AN] These businesses may face uncertainty and the need to establish themselves in the market.
[AN+] Survival allows them to secure their position, build a customer base, and improve their business model.

[KN] Global crisis or recession
[AN] Unpredictable events, such as wars, or natural disasters, can disrupt normal businesses operations.
[AN+] In such times, companies may need to change their objectives temporarily to focus on survival by ensuring the safety of employees, and adapting to changing circumstances.

[Talha Asim]

[kn]during times of recession [an] since all business activities are affected during a recession due to fall in aggregate demand the most suitable obj is survival[an+] thus working for survival during such low economic periods is the most suitable choice

[kn] high competition [an] the more the competition the more the pressure the business may be driven out of the market [an+] thus to stay survive in such times is the most optimal as other objectives can come at the cost of the business failing

[Ibrahim Aamir]

[KN] declining stage
[AN] when the sales of the business is declining
[AN+] then business should only focus on survival as their could be a boost in the future for the business

[KN] recession
[AN] when the all the business are losing their sales and countries output is in decline
[AN+] then they should only survive as they can expand when the economy position is improved

[Ahmed Zunair]

[kn]d During a recession
[an] When there is a fall in aggregate demand the businesses or losing sales
[an+] thus the business should survive in these economic issues.

[KN] increased competition
[AN] keeping market share is not easy and when there is competition it is very hard
[AN+] Thus the business should try to survive in this circumstance by cutting down its cost

[Maham fatima]

[KN]At the introduction stage of the business
[AN]when a new business enters the market,it faces a lot of competition and has to lower its COP to survive
[AN]Thus this can help the business to grow further and aim for profit maximization


[KN]During a recession
[AN]In the period of recession where output is falling all businesses aim for survival so that after this time they can grow again
[AN]thus this can help a businesses from declining

[Hadia Zia]

[KN] Brand reputation crisis.
[AN] Companies facing a severe decline in brand image due to maybe scandals , rumors etc may prioritize survival by implementing measures to eliminate such accusation's.
[AN+] Thus if the business is able to pass such a difficult stage this will delete the thought of closing the company which have other negative factors related to it.


[KN] Startup Businesses.
[AN] If a new businesses successfully survives it will ensure growth in a profitable manner
[AN+] Thus this can further help businesses secure its place and achieve goals like expanding etc.

[Mahnoor Ali]

[KN] times of recession when demand is lower for businesses offering normal goods
[AN] Thus, output will decrease
[AN+] Thus total revenue would also fall

[KN] at the introduction stage of a non-innovative product
[AN] high competition levels
[AN+] low prices will have to be charged

[hafsa kashif]

[kn] times of recession when demand is lower for business when offering the usual goods
[an] as economy is not at a normal stage thus output and sales will decrease
[an+] thus their main aim is to survive so after such time they can grow again rather then decline
[kn] at the introduction stage (of non-innovative products)
[an] as during such time there might be high competition levels
[an+] so in order to stay in the competition business must lower prices leading to having a simple aim of survival and not profit

[Abbas17]

(KN) Times of recession when demand is lower for business offering normal goods
(AN) due to this the business will likely offer lower prices to attract consumer demand,
(AN+) hence due to this measure being taken, survival becomes the right business objective at the time of recession in an economy for a business.

(KN) At the introduction stage of the non-innovative product
(AN) as due to the product being at it's introductory stage and being non-innovative it posses a threat somewhat to the business, as if the product is disliked the demand for it may decrease,
(AN+) hence due to this the business may offer some additional advantages for buying the non-innovative product, in order to survive in the market, as at the time survival was the right business objective.

[Shaliza khawaja]

(kn)time of recession when demand is low for business
(an) business would have to focus on survival af demand falls in the recession
(an+) and later on work on expansion or other objectives
(kn) at the stage of non innovative product
(an) due to high completion in the market
(an+) which would make the business survive with low prices