The __________ of the External Environment Represents Events Originating in Foreign

question 142

Short Answer

The __________ of the external environment represents events originating in foreign countries, as well as new opportunities for U.S. companies in other countries.

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Definitions:

Capital Expenditure

Funds spent by a company to acquire, upgrade, and maintain physical assets such as property, industrial buildings, or equipment.

Working Capital Management

Planning and managing the firm’s current assets and liabilities.

Inventory

Raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods that are considered assets and intended for sale in the ordinary course of business.

Capital Structure

The mix of a company's long-term debt, specific short-term debt, common equity, and preferred equity that it uses to finance its overall operations and growth.