Which of the Fundamental Factors Was NOT Used in the Fundamental

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the fundamental factors was NOT used in the Fundamental Index created by Research Affiliates, Inc.?

• A) sales
• B) profits (cash flow)
• C) leverage (debt/equity)
• D) net assets (book value)
• E) dividends

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Definitions:

Labor Supply

The total hours that workers are willing and able to work at a given wage rate, within an economy or a specific sector.

Steel Manufacturer

A company involved in the production and processing of steel, an alloy of iron and carbon, for various industrial uses.

Jewelry Manufacturer

A business or enterprise that specializes in the production and fabrication of jewelry articles using various materials, techniques, and designs.

Just-In-Time (JIT) System

Broad management philosophy that reaches beyond the narrow activity of inventory control to influence the entire system of production and operations management.