Financial Derivatives Are Powerful Tools That Can Be Used by Management

question 55

Multiple Choice

Financial derivatives are powerful tools that can be used by management for purposes of:

• A) speculation.
• B) hedging.
• C) human resource management.
• D) A and B above

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Definitions:

Ovaries

Female reproductive organs that produce ova (eggs) and secrete hormones such as estrogen and progesterone.

Calcitonin

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that lowers blood calcium levels by inhibiting bone resorption.

Blood Calcium Levels

The concentration of calcium ions in the blood, crucial for bone health, nerve function, and muscle contraction.

Thyroid Hormones

Thyroid hormones, including thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), are produced by the thyroid gland and are critical for regulating metabolism, growth, and development.