Companies That Collect and Sell Common Pools of Data Designed

question 59

Multiple Choice

Companies that collect and sell common pools of data designed to serve information needs that a number of clients share are called ________.

• A) environmental services
• B) customized services
• C) syndicated services
• D) Internet services
• E) field services

Identify the mechanisms and effectiveness of different persuasion techniques.

Comprehend the impact of group dynamics on individual decision making and perceptions.

Distinguish between normative and informational influences on behavior and attitudes.

Understand ethical arguments and views regarding the value and purpose of life.

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Definitions:

Operating Income

The profit realized from a business's operational activities, calculated before interest and taxes.

Operating Leverage

A measure of how revenue growth translates into growth in operating income, indicating the degree to which a company can increase profit by increasing sales.

Variable Costs

Charges that shift in alignment with the volume of production or service tasks.

Operating Income

Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), a measure of a company's profit generated from its core operations excluding the effects of financing and taxes.