Category: E

The term for foreign goods to be sold to the US. Its done to allows a comparison with market value or similar goods to prevent dumping.

An OVERTHECOUNTER COMPLEX OPTION that allows the buyer to EXERCISE the contract on a particular reset date or reset the STRIKE PRICE to the current market level and extend the option for

The way an employee percieves their condtions and the rewards of working at the firm compared to other firms.

A charge on premium that is made to cover hazards.

The measurement of how well a company manages profit versus costs. Accounts receivable and payable are the source for this measuring.

Ratio calculated as the pressure or stress on a substance versus the ability to resist or strain to maintain integrity. Longitudinal stress to strain, is Young’s modulus. Fractional decrease in the volume

A measurement of a unit of power. It is equal to 746 watts, where a watt is joules per second or 550.22 foot-pounds per second (fps). It measures to be slightly higher

Computer-based, investing order-matching systems that bypass the middleman-broker for order placement, providing investors with direct access to the market. Each brokerage firm decides which ECN it wants in its order-flow system, and

One or more companies selling similar products use a Web site to display their electronic catalogs. E-mall maintenance companies often charge commission from the sales revenue generated at that site they maintain.

Refers to electronic devices and technologies. Typically, refers to their study.

A person who is deemed eligible for benefits under the policy contract. Also, person relying for financial support on a policyholder or taxpayer.

Developed by L.W. Ellwood/ Real estate capitalization rate tables. Takes into account associated risks as well as the expected annual and resale cash flows under consideration. Used to estimate net income present

New market structured on new technology, new standards, world-wide access and revised regulations. Arising from digitalization, deregulation, globalization, and open standards, these markets are shifting the balance of economic power from the

Provided by the employer for expenses such as medical care, death, or disability, to an employee. Benefits are often part of compensation.

A management practice allowing employees to take initiatives, make decisions, solve problems, improve service, and manage performance. Employer sharing information, rewards, and power with employees are essential actions in this practice.

The encrypting – decrypting method or key that is itself computerized software to use online.

LIQUIDITY and LIQUIDITY RISK that are specific to a firm and the actions it takes in managing its ASSETS, LIABILITIES, and OFF BALANCE SHEET ACTIVITIES. See also ASSET LIQUIDITY RISK, ASSETFUNDING LIQUIDITY

Overall energy efficiency of an appliance or equipment. Contrast to relative efficiency. Calculated as total energy consumed in active, cycling, and standby modes. Different types of devices have EF computed differently. EF

A tax professional certified and allowed to communicate and negotiate with the IRS to resolve a taxpayer’s issue. Licensed by the government.

Corporate-wide, world-wide, all-encompassing communications backbone. Links every computer and associated devices at every company location to every other computer at every other company location.