The Process of Attempting to Ascertain the Supply and Demand

question 57

Multiple Choice

The process of attempting to ascertain the supply and demand for various types of human resources is called _____.

• A)goal setting
• B)downsizing
• C)program evaluations
• D)forecasting
• E)implementation

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Definitions:

Cash Dividends

Payments made to shareholders out of a corporation's earnings in the form of cash.

Date Of Record

The specified date on which a company determines its shareholders of record to receive dividends or the beneficiaries of stock splits.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on its assets and earnings than common stock, often entitling holders to dividends before common shareholders.

Earnings Per Share

A financial metric that indicates the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock.