Which of the Following Is a Component of a Firm's

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a component of a firm's microenvironment?

• A) customer demographics
• B) economic recessions
• C) population shifts
• D) marketing intermediaries
• E) technological changes

Comprehend the process of selecting an outsourcing partner, including the importance of reference checks and quality assurance.

Understand the concept of competencies as sources of competitive advantage and how outsourcing affects organizational competencies.

Understand what HR functions are most commonly outsourced and why.

Recognize the trend of outsourcing as a significant strategy in reshaping management.

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Definitions:

Dividends in Arrears

Unpaid dividends on preferred stock, which must be paid out before any dividends can be distributed to common stockholders.

Dividend Declaration

The action by a company's board of directors to set the amount and date of a dividend payment to shareholders.

Noncumulative

Pertaining to dividends or preferred stock where undeclared or unpaid dividends do not accumulate and are not owed in future periods.

Common Stockholders

Individuals or entities that own shares of a company's common stock, granting them voting rights and a share of the company's profits through dividends.