The Development of Portfolio Planning Techniques at the End of the 1960s

question 48

Multiple Choice

The development of portfolio planning techniques at the end of the 1960s was initiated by:

• A)The Rand Corporation
• B)General Electric
• C)Michael Porter
• D)Peter Drucker

Identify the roles of different professionals within media organizations.

Grasp the impact of socialization on professionals in media fields.

Understand the strategies media firms use to mitigate risk and uncertainty.

Recognize the role of user-generated content in contemporary journalism.

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Definitions:

Net Income

The profit a company has after all expenses, taxes, and costs have been subtracted from total revenue.

Foreign Currency Translation

Foreign Currency Translation is the process of converting the financial statements of a company into a single currency when it has operations in multiple currencies.

Property, Plant, And Equipment

Assets in the form of land, buildings, and machinery, acquired for operations and not for resale.

Preferred Stock

Preferred stock is a class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock, typically paying dividends before common shares and having priority in the event of a liquidation.