Subcontracting and the Shifting of Work to Other Locations and Firms

question 76

True/False

Subcontracting and the shifting of work to other locations and firms outside the principal corporation is known as outsourcing.

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Definitions:

Times Interest Earned Ratio

The times interest earned ratio is a financial metric used to measure a company's ability to meet its debt obligations by comparing its income before interest and tax (EBIT) to its interest expenses.

Interest Expense

The cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds over a period of time.

Inventory Turnover Ratio

A measure of how often a company sells and replaces its stock of goods during a period, calculated as cost of goods sold divided by average inventory.

Gross Profit

The difference between revenue and the cost of goods sold before deducting overhead, payroll, taxation, and interest payments.