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SPARE PART

A component that can be replaced when it is needed to be because of malfunction or wear.

SALES PLATFORM

Also product platform. The selling proposition that decides the whole sales campaign for a product or group of products. The sales campaign is built on the sales platform.

SANITARY SOLID WASTE

Solid waste that is not hazardous or radioactive that has risen from agricultural, domestic, commercial and industrial practices. Cardboard, glass, paper plastic but not dissolved solids and suspended soils.

SCALAR PRINCIPLE

A classic management rule where each subordinate reports directly to his senior person and not any higher on the management chain.

SCOPE

See scope of work. All of the jobs required in order to complete a project, from the contract, employment and finishing the job.

SEA LEVEL

Known as mean sea level where the average over many years has been recorded between high tide and low tide levels.

SEAT (EXCHANGE SEAT)

A term referring to membership in a futures or stock exchange. Ownership is represented by a member having interest in the decisions governing a stocks operating profits.

SECONDARY PACKAGING

The packaging that encloses the primary product . The box that a packet or item is sold in.

SECURITY ENDORSEMENT

A procedure in shippingwhere a shipper signs a statement rthat certifies that there are no dangerous materials such as explosives in the shipment.

SELECTION OF RISK

A term used to refer to an insurers selection of what risks to insure. The term refers to the act of ceding poor risks in reinsurance.

SELF-ACTUALIZATION

The motivation that a person uses to maximise one’s own possibilities and potential. Thought to be the only motive.

SENSITIVE MARKET

A condition of a market that is characterised by an exaggereted reaction of the price to positive and negative news influences.

SEQUESTERED ACCOUNT

A bank account that has been impounded by court orders that will deny tha account holder access to the balance without a courts’ approval.

SERVICE BENEFITS

The benefits that are provided by the service association issued according to the days of coverage and not a dollar amount.

SERVICE PROVIDER

1. General. A business or individual that offers paid for services. 2. Internet. A company providing internet connections to customers.

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