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SUPERLEADERSHIP

Situation where leaders gradually and deliberately turn over power, authority and responsibilities to a team that is self-managed.

SUPPORT COSTS

Expenses that are incurred in activities that are not associated directly with production.

SURPLUS PROPERTY

Property not being used but is held by a state government. It may be out of date of not working.

SWEATSHOP

The business that takes advantages of its employees and work them under hazardous or harsh conditions paying minimum wages.

SWORN STATEMENT

An assessment or written or oral facts that are stated under oath, an affidavit, for example.

SYNDICATED LOAN

A loan that is large and jointly arranged by 2 or more financial institutions to share any risks. Also known as Multi bank credit or syndicated credit.

SYSTEMATIC APPROACH

The approach that is methodical, repeatable and able to be learned by a step-by-step procedure.

TACTICS

Means of carrying out a strategy that is planned to deal with a moments demands.

TANGIBLE ASSET

Assets listed as plant equipment, property including machinery, cash, anything that has a physical existence.

TARE ALLOWANCE

Part of the gross weight that can be deducted as weight of ghee packaging or container.

TARGET PRICE

An investor’s or analyst’s opinion about a security’s future price that will be offered for the next 12 months.

TAX ACCOUNTING

The accounting practices that incorporate laws for taxation that is regulated by the IRS.

RATCHET CLAUSE

1. Contracts: A stipulation where the contract rights of those involved is adjusted according to the formula agreed to as each stage is completed. 2. Utility Bills: A stipulation where the monthly

RATE OF TURNOVER

This number, found by dividing the total sales revenue in a given period by the average inventory, is the number of times that a firm sells out of its merchandise.

RATIONING

This process is necessary if the items in demand outweigh availability. A governing body will control the issuance of the goods to the public. Rationing takes place during wars and severe economic

READINESS

Readiness is the state of being prepared though people, systems and organizations to meet a situation and carry out the proper sequence of actions. It is based on thorough planning and training.

REAL WAGE RATE

A payrate that is adjusted to account for the effects of inflation.

REBUILDING

This term refers to the returning of something back to its original factory specifications, by carrying out replacement of parts or repair as necessary. See also reconditioning, refurbishing, and remanufacturing.

RECEPTIONIST

The first point of contact in an office; receptionists are seated at the entrance and do a variety of tasks including answering phones, distributing mail, signing for packages, office upkeep.

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