Define debt securities and equity securities. Include their similarities and differences in your discussion
Debt securities are notes and bonds that pay interest and have a fixed maturity date. Equity securities are shares of preferred and common stock that represent ownership in a company and do not have a fixed maturity date. Investments in both types of securities may be for the short term with the objectives to earn interest or dividends and realize gains from increases in the price of the securities. Investments in both types of securities may also be for the long term.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The elements in a defamation case are:
a. defamatory statement; falsity; communication; and injury. b. a contract; knowledge of the contract; improper inducement; injury. c. false or misleading fact statements; statements in commercial advertising; likelihood of harm. d. duty; breach of duty; proximate causation; and damages.
An inventory turnover ratio of 8.5 times indicates that:
A. the inventory of the firm turns over every 8.5 days. B. the value of the inventory of the firm is 8.5 percent of the total assets of the firm. C. the value of sales of the firm is 8.5 times the cost of goods sold. D. the firm will restock its inventory every 42.35 days. E. the firm pays for its inventory once in 42.35 days.
Total quality management techniques range from traditional inspection and statistical quality control to cutting-edge human resource management techniques, such as:
A. market share and profitability. B. imports and exports. C. self-managing teams and empowerment. D. customer service and quality control.