Managerial Economicsintermediate
Match each foundational business and economics term with its correct definition: Terms: 1. Data 2. Information 3. Good 4. Service 5. Utility Definitions: A. Raw, unorganized facts, figures, and symbols B. Data that has been processed, organized, and structured to provide meaning C. A physical, tangible commodity that can be held or stored D. An intangible activity, benefit, or performance that does not result in ownership E. The capacity of a product or service to satisfy a consumer's want or need
Answer
1 - A, 2 - B, 3 - C, 4 - D, 5 - E
Explanation
### The pairs
| Item | Matches | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Data | Raw facts and figures | Data have not yet been processed into useful findings. |
| Information | Processed data | Analysis and organization make data interpretable for decisions. |
| Good | A tangible commodity | A good is a physical item, such as food or a laptop. |
| Service | An intangible activity or offering | A service is provided through an activity or experience rather than as a physical object. |
| Utility | The ability to satisfy a need, want, or desire | Utility describes the satisfaction a consumer can receive from a commodity. |
### Remember
Separate raw evidence from processed findings, and physical goods from services.
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