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EC-003
Term | Definition |
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Bilk | Cheat |
Business risk | the possibility of loss or gain inherent in conducting business |
Competition | The rivalry between two or more businesses |
Contract | an agreement |
Corporation | A form of business ownership |
Demand | Want |
Demographics | The physical and social characteristics of the population |
External risk | Financial risks that a business cannot control such as inflation and interest rates |
Financial risks | Possible events or causes that affect the companies financial growth or profits |
Free enterprise | An eco system where the government does not own the mean of production but the people |
Guarantee | A promise made to the consumer |
Hazard risk | Potential events or situations that could cause harm people or event property and environment |
Insurance | A contract where a company will pay for and sort of injury or loss |
Investment | The use of money to make more money |
Lease | A contract that allows others to use some property for a certain time |
Liability Insurance | A contract where a company gives money for any losses a person or company may be responsible for |
Markets | Arrangements for the buying and selling of goods and services |
Obsolescence | The state of being outdated |
Operational risk | Possible events and situations resulting from employee actions |