The Desired Outcome of Your Message Is What You Want

question 49

True/False

The desired outcome of your message is what you want your audience to know or do as a result of your communication.

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Definitions:

Dividend Payout Ratio

This is a financial ratio that measures the percentage of earnings paid to shareholders in the form of dividends.

Net Income

The total profit or loss of a company after all revenues, costs, expenses, and taxes have been accounted for.

Common Stock

A type of security that represents ownership in a corporation, granting holders voting rights and a share in the company’s profits through dividends.

Return On Total Assets

A profitability ratio measuring net income produced by total assets during a period by comparing net income to the average total assets.