Identify and Briefly Describe the Three Things That Companies Need

question 11

Essay

Identify and briefly describe the three things that companies need to be good at in order to successfully manage innovation streams. Explain why managing these factors is important. Specify which one of the three might tend to be more influenced by organizational culture and less influenced by a manager's own personal ability.

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Definitions:

Participating Preferred Stock

A type of preferred stock that provides holders the right to dividend payments exceeding the basic fixed rate if the company meets specified financial performance criteria.

Common Shareholders

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

Dividends Paid

The portion of a company's earnings that is distributed to shareholders as a return on their investment.

Paid-in Capital

The total amount of money that shareholders have invested in a company through the purchase of its stock.