In the Future,most Significant Competitiveness Gains Will Come from Improvements

question 85

Multiple Choice

In the future,most significant competitiveness gains will come from improvements in _____.

• A)equipment
• B)transaction speed
• C)economic growth
• D)productivity
• E)cost In the future,most significant gains will come from productivity improvements within businesses.

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Definitions:

Book Value

The net value of a company's assets minus its liabilities, often used to assess the value of a company's shares.

Common Stock

Stocks are financial instruments indicating partial ownership in a firm, granting the holder the right to vote on corporate matters and to earn from the company's earnings via dividends.

Net Income

The total earnings of a company after subtracting all expenses, including taxes, from its total revenues.

Purchased Goodwill

The premium paid over the fair value of identifiable net assets during the acquisition of a company, reflecting intangible assets like brand reputation or customer loyalty.