Securities and Investments
IPO
Initial Public Offering: A corporation's first sale of stock to public investors, By definition, a primary market transaction in which the issuer receives the proceeds
Computer-Based Training
Refers to training methods that use interactive computer-based systems to increase knowledge or skills
Alimony
An allowance for support paid to one person by the former spouse in a divorce
Letterhead
A sheet of stationary with name and address of the organization printed at the top
Business Ethics
Applying ethical principles in business situations
After-tax yield
The amount of interest income remaining after the investor pays taxes on it
Job Analysis
The procedure for determining the duties and skill requirements of a particular job and the kind of person who should be hired for it
Annulment
A declaration by the court that a marriage was never valid
Bibliography
Sources used in body of report
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
A company's accountability to society, environment, and stakeholders
Bullish
An investor who takes a position based on the belief that the market or a particular security will rise. Buyers of stock and call options
Incumbent
A person who has an official position
Accord and satisfaction
A legal way to settle contractual disputes by which one party agrees to accept less than the amount due as full payment
Four Kinds of Sentences: Name at least one
Declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory.
Whistle blowing
Reporting unethical or illegal actions within an organization
Fixed-income security
A security promising a fixed rate of interest or dividends.
Personnel Planning
The process of determining an organization's human resource needs
Arraignment
A formal hearing during which the defendant is read the indictment or information and is asked to plead guilty or not guilty
Internal Communication
Communication with people inside the organization.
Insider Trading
Using confidential info for personal finance gain
Standby offering
A firm commitment by an underwriter to purchase any shares that are not subscribed to in a rights offering
Alternative Staffing
* In-house contingent (casual, seasonal, or temporary) workers employed by the company, but on an explicit short-term basis.
* Contract technical employees supplied for long-term projects under contract from outside technical services firms.
Certificate of incorporation
A corporation's official authorization to do business in a state
What are the key components of a business letter? Name at least 2.
A business letter typically includes the sender's address, date, recipient's address, salutation, body, closing, and signature.
What does the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) protect?
Protects worker safety