Category: P

The beginning point of something; the location from which a shipment is dispatched.

A white paper which lists out all of the different ways that an organization will adopt in its daily affairs. Check policies and procedures.

A compound with a significantly large molecular weight, meaning it has a lot of simpler molecules of a simlar type. Examples of polymers include a lot of different common plastics.

Methods adopted by large scale companies in order to secure themselves against a hostile takeover.

The period of time it takes for any investment to get funded, until it is sold off or repaid.

A concept which states that only the knowledge of science is the one true knowledge of this world which can be perceived by an individual. It was established by Francis Bacon, a

A potential dose is the total amount of chemical that is present within any substance (liquid or solid) that has been swallowed by an individual.

A certified document which is required to check whether the insured party needs to go to the hospital or not.

The use of several methods of lending, usually shady, which are used to gain unlawful benefits from borrowers.

A bidder who has been preferred over others, by a company who is holding an auction.

A form which is used to pay the premium as a deposit when the term begins.

A packet switched is a network based on electronic communications that is commonly responsible for the reception and sending of data. However, in such a network, the data is broken down in

The financial cost of fixing a problem that has been occuring for a consistent period of time, rather than choosing to bear it further. It is also known as the pain value.

There are three, commonly used measures; i) Ream= 500 sheets, ii) Bundle= 1,000 sheets and iii) Bale= 5,000 sheets.

Activities or tasks that can be performed concurrently, or simultaneously. Performance of either task remains unaffected.

French alternative to the London Interbank Offered Rate

Failing to meet the standards of full- time. Usually, this means to work for a fraction of the period of time that was actually allotted. For instance, if the job requirements are

A type of management which does not get affected by any changes in the environment. Passive management adheres to a strict agenda.

A defect, or anomaly in any item that might cause it to malfunction. Can be found easily upon inspection.

A level used to measure the extent to which the pay of an employee matches their own contributions and what they deserve. A higher pay equity means higher job satisfaction, and vice