cheat sheat exam 1 Flashcards
Growth stocks
have earnings growing at a faster rate than the market average. They rarely pay dividends and investors buy them in the hope of capital appreciation. A start-up technology company is likely to be a growth stock
Income stocks
pay dividends consistently. Investors buy them for the income they generate. An established utility company is likely to be an income stock
Value stocks
have a low price-to-earnings (PE) ratio, meaning they are cheaper to buy than stocks with a higher PE. Value stocks may be growth or income stocks, and their low PE ratio may reflect the fact that they have fallen out of favor with investors for some reason. People buy value stocks in the hope that the market has overreacted and that the stock’s price will rebound.
Blue-chip stocks
are shares in large, well-known companies with a solid history of growth. They generally pay dividends.
o What is a stock market index
A stock market index measures a section of the stock exchange.
It is determined by calculating the prices of certain stocks.
Three of the most popular stock market indices in the USA are S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), and Nasdaq Composite.
NASDAQ Composite
The Nasdaq Composite is a stock market index that includes almost all stocks listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange
Dow Jones Industrial Average
The Dow Jones Industrial Average, Dow Jones, or simply the Dow, is a stock market index of 30 prominent companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States
What is market capitalization, and how is it calculated?
Market capitalization refers to how much a company is worth as determined by the stock market. It is defined as the total market value of all outstanding shares.
To calculate a company’s market cap, multiply the number of outstanding shares by the current market value of one share.
What are the regular trading hours for the NYSE and NASDAQ, and why do exchanges have
“core hours?”
For those wanting answers to other questions, like what time does the market open, regular stock market trading hours for the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq Stock Market are 9:30 am to 4 pm on weekdays.
Core hours are set times when everyone must be onsite in the office.
Bounded Rationality
idea that for complex issues you can’t be completely rational because you can’t grasp all alternatives (brain doesn’t know everything)
Escalation of commitment-
tendency of decision-makers to remain committed to poor decisions
pestel
poltics
economic
social
technological
enviromental
legal
NACE professionalism
Acting equitably with integrity and accountability to self, others, and the organization.
Maintaining a positive personal brand in alignment with organization and personal career values.
Being present and prepared.
Demonstrating dependability (e.g., consistently showing up for work or meetings).
Prioritizing and completing tasks to accomplish organizational goals.
Consistently meeting or exceeding goals and expectations.
Having an attention to detail, resulting in few if any errors in their work.
Showing a high level of dedication toward doing a good job.[1]
stats on college and profesionislm in the real world
In its 2022 Job Outlook Survey, NACE found that “while 86.9% of responding employers say professionalism is very or extremely important, just 44.2% of employers indicate that new college graduates are very or extremely proficient in it.”[2] In other words, despite the importance of professionalism in the workplace, many college graduates fall short of demonstrating it at the level employers are expecting.
Some students assume they can wait until they are in “the real world” to practice and develop professional behaviors. But there is no better time than college to do so.
Professional communication typically has one or more of the following purposes; click each purpose in the interactive list below to learn more:
inform
recommend
persuade
deliver bad news
build goodwill
Plain language
Plain language is a term used to describe clear, concise writing
The sections that follow highlight key guidelines[2] for writing with plain language, including:
Consider your audience
Be concise
Choose your language carefully
Organize your writing
T shaped professionlism
In the context of commerce or business, a “T-shaped professional” refers to an individual with a combination of broad and deep skills. The term originates from the shape of the letter “T”, where the vertical stem represents the depth of expertise in a specific field or domain, while the horizontal bar represents the breadth of knowledge across multiple disciplines or areas.
For instance, a T-shaped professional in commerce might have a deep understanding or specialization in a particular aspect of commerce such as marketing, finance, or supply chain management (the vertical stem of the T), while also possessing a broad understanding of related areas such as sales, operations, customer service, or technology (the horizontal bar of the T).
Being a T-shaped professional is advantageous in commerce because it allows individuals to bring specialized expertise to their roles while also being able to collaborate effectively across different functions or departments within an organization. This versatility enables them to solve complex problems, adapt to changing business environments, and contribute to the overall success of the business.
