The Ability of the Office Automation Applications to Be Performed

question 49

Essay

The ability of the office automation applications to be performed anywhere gave birth to the concept of a__________ ; that is, the performance of office activities independent of a particular physical location.

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Definitions:

Intrinsic Value

The actual, inherent value of an asset, without respect to market value or external factors.

Market Capitalization Rate

A rate that represents the return expected by investors on a security or a portfolio, typically reflective of the risk and growth prospects.

Earnings Retention Ratio

The earnings retention ratio, also known as the plowback ratio, measures the percentage of net earnings a company retains to reinvest in the business, as opposed to distributing to shareholders as dividends.

Plowback Ratio

A metric indicating the proportion of earnings retained by a company for reinvestment in its operations, rather than distributed to shareholders as dividends.