What Are Two Factors from the External Environment That Might

question 31

Multiple Choice

What are two factors from the external environment that might affect an organization's need for training and the employees' receptivity to being trained?

• A) trade agreements and new technologies
• B) competitors and corporate strategy
• C) recessions and employment equity
• D) demographics and organizational culture

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Definitions:

After Tax

Pertains to the amount of money left over or the value of transactions after all applicable taxes have been subtracted.

Perpetuity Rate of Return

The rate at which an infinite series of cash flows, received indefinitely, is discounted to equate its present value.

Stated Dividend

The amount of dividend that a company declares to be paid out to its shareholders, usually expressed as a fixed amount per share.

Cost of Capital

The yield a corporation needs to generate on its investments in order to preserve its market value and draw in financing.