The Number of Publicly Traded Firms

question 21

Multiple Choice

The number of publicly traded firms:

• A) peaked in the U.S. in 1996.
• B) peaked worldwide in 1996.
• C) increased significantly in 2009 as a result of the international financial crisis.
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Early Retirements

A situation where an employee chooses to retire before the customary retirement age, often incentivized by employer offerings.

Involuntary Terminations

The act of ending an employee's contract or employment against their will, often due to layoffs or disciplinary actions.

Employee Leasing

Involves an organization paying a fee to a leasing company that provides a pool of employees who are available on a temporary basis. This pool of employees usually constitutes a group or crew intended to handle all or most of the organization’s work needs in a particular area.

Contingent Workforce

A labor pool consisting of people employed by organizations on a non-permanent basis, such as freelancers, temporary contract workers, or consultants.