Managers Often Do a Poor Job of Identifying Potential Competitors

question 12

True/False

Managers often do a poor job of identifying potential competitors.

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Definitions:

Preferred Dividends

Dividends that are paid to preferred shareholders at a set rate before any dividends are paid to common shareholders.

Net Income

represents a company's total profit after all expenses, taxes, and costs have been subtracted from total revenue.

Diluted Earnings Per Share

A calculation of a company's earnings per share adjusted for the impact of all potential dilutive securities, which could decrease earnings per share.

Basic Earnings Per Share

A measure of a company's profitability on a per-share basis, calculated by dividing net income by the average number of shares outstanding.