Category: O

The rise in the cost of products and services as a result of spending trends.

A repurchase agreement that does not set a date for repurchase and that can be terminated by either party at any time. Rates are adjusted each day, based on current market rates.

The initial figures used in a financial plan. For established businesses, these figures are based on the balance sheet from the previous accounting period. For new businesses, the figures are based on

The performance of the company against prescribed standards, such as compliance with regulations, waste reduction, productivity, etc.

Explicit instruction not to send marketing materials to an individual.

A buyer of options who has yet to exercise or sell an option.

Verbal exchange of ideas or information.

Revenue generated by orderly sales.

UK / Commonwealth term for COMMON STOCK.

Study of all aspects of organizations, from structures to management styles.

Selfish pursuit of individual agendas by members of an organization, with no regard to the impact on the organization?s stated goals.

This charge is imposed by a lender on a borrower to cover costs incurred during the mortgage application.

Non-NASDAQ / OTC followed securities that don?t observe normal trade regulations.

The storage, transport and distribution of goods to customers.

Facility that is far from the main plant.

The value of an investment portfolio after liabilities have been deducted from revenue earned.

Applying an amount of overhead costs that reflects the expense of producing goods or services.

An outer container that protects one or more inner containers.

Known as ?time and a half?, refers to the fact that employees earn 50% more than their usual hourly rate when working overtime.

The total sum of direct and indirect costs to the manufacturer on a product or service provided.