The Early Years of E-Commerce Were Driven by All of the Following

question 84

Multiple Choice

The early years of e-commerce were driven by all of the following factors except:

• A) an emphasis on exploiting traditional distribution channels.
• B) a huge infusion of venture capital funds.
• C) an emphasis on quickly achieving very high market visibility.
• D) visions of profiting from new technology.

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Definitions:

Net Income

The amount of profit remaining after all operating expenses, interest, taxes, and preferred stock dividends have been deducted from total revenue; also known as net profit.

Dividend

A portion of a company's earnings distributed to shareholders, usually in the form of cash payments or additional shares.

Par Common Stock

Par common stock is the nominal or face value assigned to common shares in the corporate charter, often impacting the accounting treatment of stock issuance.

Treasury Stock

Shares that were issued and subsequently bought back by the issuing company, reducing the amount of outstanding stock on the open market.