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EXPLODED VIEW

An illustration of an item that is not assembled so that all parts are visible.

EXPORT MERCHANT

An importer that buys directly from a foreign party to repackage and sell the brand.

EXTERNAL VALIDITY

Whena generalization is amde from other studies that only have a part of the relevant population.

EXTRINSIC REWARD

A reward that is expected but does not lead to more satisfaction. Refer to hygiene factors.

EFFECTIVE REACH

The number of buyers versus targeted audience, as a percentage. It measures the exposure to a particular ad over a specific period, to achieve a specific level of purchase of a product

EGALITARIAN

Having equal rights, regardless of social, economic, or other distinctions such as income, race, or religious or political beliefs.

ELECT

1. To select a choice from among more than one. An example: choosing one proposal from many for action. 2. In politics, it means, to select someone to hold an office or

ELECTRONIC BILL PAYMENT

Paying bills through a computer or telephone. Typically an online facility or service by some banks or merchants for its customers. Known also as electronic bill presentment and payment.

ELEVATION

1. Measured and described as height above sea level. 2. Two-dimensional drawing of an object. the front, back, side, and top are drawn flat.

ELIGIBLE ROLLOVER DISTRIBUTION

Fund distribution to a retirement plan. Allowed for specific, eligible plans such as a qualified retirement plan, a 401(b) plan, or a 457(B) plan. Fund amounts can be restricted by some exceptions.

EMERGENCE

Sudden presentation or result of a system’s processing. A combination of the properties of its components or parts triggers an unpredictable manifestation.

EMPHASIS ADDED

When part of a quote is emphasized by bolding, italicizing, or underlining them. to indicate that the emphasis is the author’s or reviewer’s note, these words are typically enclosed in square brackets

EMPLOYMENT AT WILL

Means that at any time and for any reason either the employer and the employee can quit the employment relationship.

ENABLING TECHNOLOGY

Combining or leveraging existing technology to enable small companies to compete against large corporation on a level business field in previous exclusive business arenas. Technology is comprised of equipment and/or methodology that,

ENDANGERMENT ASSESSMENT

Risk evaluation of the threat a specific industrial or dumping site. Documented in terms of actual or potential threat to environment, health and welfare of people. Categorized by the hazardous substances being

ENERGY CONSERVATION

Saving energy by reducing use. Methods for economizing, eliminating waste, and promoting rational use spark lower use of energy in a process or system, or by an organization or society.

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