Corporations and Investments

What is a corporation?

• a group of workers

• a company authorized to act as a single entity with its own powers

• the headquarters of a company

A privately held corporations is when...

• shares can be easily purchased by the general public

• ownership is restricted to a small group of investors

the chief executive officer, the highest-ranking person in a company

• COO

• CEO

• CFO

the chief financial officer, responsible for a business's finances.

• COO

• CEO

• CFO

Who are the leaders of a company?

• management

• employees

Who are the workers of a company?

• management

• employees

What is an "initial public offering"?

• the first time a company issues stock that can be bought by the general public

• the first company in a country

a large business that operates in many countries

• headquarters

• multinational corporation

• manufacturing

What is a "shareholder"?

• an investment in a company

• an owner of shares in a company

• a worker at a company

What is a "stock certificate"?

• evidence of stock ownership

• a return on investment

• an award for selling the most stock