Acronym for a subsidiary of the National Broadcasting firm, NBC, that provides business and financial news. In 1989 NBC and Cablevision agreed on a deal to operate this network. Some of CNBC’s

A news-media effect or influence on government decision-making and/or consumer spending. First recognized and widely used during the Persian Gulf War, the term suggests that consumer spending slows down during catastrophic events

Extending traditional training methods to direct the focus on (1). an individual’s needs and accomplishments, (2). Using close observation, and (3). Improving performance by impartial and nonjudgmental feedback.

Combustible mineral substance found in large deposits. It is considered to be a fossil fuel, being formed from plants that have been fossilized through oxidation. The end result is a black, hard

Concept that the best economic efficiency occurs with unfettered allocation and open trade in property rights. It proposes that the essential point is ownership of everything by someone and that who owns

The shipping of goods or passengers by a ship registered in one country that occurs solely from port to port along the coast of another country. It is typically governed by the

Paper or paperboard covered with a thin layer of clay that enhances reproduced bright colors in printing.

The practice of replicating the investment strategies of institutional investors who are known, or believed, to have exhibited good performance. Also known as PIGGYBACKING See also TAILGATING COD See CASH ON DELIVERY.

Heavy-duty, high speed data transmission cable used in computer networks, and cable TV. It is a copper core encased in plastic surrounded by a braided copper shield, covered entirely with plastic insulation.

A special-purpose computer language developed in 1960s. The US Department Of Defense collaborated with computer manufacturers to develop COBOL for doing administrative reports. It stands for COmmon Business Oriented Language.

In internet commerce, this is two firms collaborating to market a good or service. In co-branding, a website owned by one firm with a significant visitor or user base is used to

A business strategy inviting customer interactive experience and developing interactive relationships. Co-creation allows and encourages a more active involvement from the customer to develop a long-term, worthwhile, use- rich experience.

Unique six-character alphanumeric code permanently identifying a serial publication, such as a journal or magazine, or a non-serial publication, such as a dissertation or thesis. Examples are JECLB3 as the Coden for

Required rules, ordnances, regulations, or statutory requirements governing the administration or control of certain activities, such as building construction, and for promoting and protecting public health, safety, and welfare. Refer also to

Reciprocal agreement by two or more airlines to offer their passengers single-booking, single-ticketing, and if there is no stopover, single check-in flights to a destination only one of them serves, all with

Agreement to appoint worker representatives for participation in the firm’s decision- making processes on a firm’s board of directors .

Collected conduct or rules in a reproducible document.

Voluntary standards as an international code governing food additives, pesticide residue, veterinary drugs, and other items that affect consumer food safety. The codex promotes fair practices in food trade by its rules

United Nations commission responsible for the drafts of food and hygiene standards. These are non-binding, voluntary standards that become enforceable only through acceptance as national standards by the member countries. The Food

1. Converting text as an encoded or unreadable form from one symbolic form into another. Refer also to encryption. 2. Converting into a numerical form for reporting and statistical use. Typically involves