What Is the Difference Between a "Long-Term" Orientation and a "Short-Term

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Essay

What is the difference between a "long-term" orientation and a "short-term" orientation?

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Definitions:

Treasury Stock

Stocks that the issuing corporation has distributed and then bought back, diminishing the number of shares available for trade on the public market.

Market Value

The present cost at which a product or service is available for purchase or sale in an open market.

Corporations

are legal entities that are separate from their owners, providing limited liability protection, and have the ability to own assets, incur liabilities, and sell stock.

Special Purpose Equipment

Equipment that is designed and built for a specific task or function, which is not easily adaptable for other uses.