A Fall in Inventories Is Synonymous with ________ Investment

question 26

Multiple Choice

A fall in inventories is synonymous with ________ investment.

• A)negative fixed
• B)positive fixed
• C)positive inventory
• D)negative inventory

Appreciate the importance of valid and reliable performance appraisal systems.

Identify and differentiate between major ethical theories including utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics, ethical relativism, and ethics of care.

Understand the application of ethical theories to business decisions and dilemmas.

Recognize the implications of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act on business ethics and practices.

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Definitions:

Security Frauds

Acts of deception or schemes designed to manipulate financial markets or defraud investors.

Glass-Steagall Act

A U.S. law enacted in 1933 during the Great Depression that separated commercial banking from investment banking to reduce financial risk and prevent future bank failures.

Stock Markets

Marketplaces where securities, such as stocks and bonds, are bought and sold, determining the value of publicly traded companies.

George H. W. Bush

The 41st President of the United States (1989-1993) known for leading the country during the end of the Cold War and the Gulf War.