Each Year in the U

question 133

Multiple Choice

Each year in the U.S., ____ account for more than one-quarter of the nation's $1.4 trillion in business capital investment.

• A) U.S. corporations
• B) multinational corporations
• C) large businesses
• D) home-based businesses
• E) small businesses

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Definitions:

Merit Raises

Increases in an employee's base pay based on performance evaluations.

Profit Sharing

A compensation strategy where employees receive additional pay based on the company's profits.

Profit-Sharing Plans

Programs that distribute a portion of an organization’s profits to its employees, aligning employees' interests with the financial success of the company.

Free Rider

An individual who benefits from resources, goods, or services without paying for them, often discussed in the context of public goods or collective efforts.