Introduction to Financial Markets
Financial Markets
A Financial Market is the place, facility, or system where assets are bought and sold.
The purpose of a financial market is to connect buyers and sellers of funds and determine fair prices for different financial assets.
- Financial markets operate:
- Electronically.
- By phone.
People Deficit
- Individuals, businesses, and governmental units that need to raise capital.
(Income < Expenses).
Surplus People
- Individuals and companies that have funds available for investment.
(Income > Expenditure)
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Product Line Decisions
Product Hierarchy
- Family of Needs: Basic need
- Family of Products: Product classes
- Product Category: Family products
- Product Line: Similar products within the same class, serving a similar function
- Product Type: Articles within a product line, differentiated by specific attributes
- Product Variant: A unit distinguished by brand or other characteristics within a product line
Product Systems and Product Mix
A product system is a group of different but related products that work together
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Block 1
Market Segmentation
1. Market segmentation is the division of a market into distinct groups with shared characteristics to better adapt to the needs of different types of potential customers.
Factoring
2. Factoring is a financial transaction and a type of debtor financing in which a business sells its accounts receivable (invoices) to a third party called a factor at a discount.
Requirements
3. Key requirements include:
- At least 51% of shares must belong to the workers providing services, with
International Marketing: Strategies, Functions, and Planning
1. Definition of International Marketing
International marketing is a business management technique through which a company aims to profit by leveraging opportunities in foreign markets and navigating international competition.
2. Difference Between Domestic and International Marketing
Key differences between domestic and international marketing include:
- International Environment Complexity: The economic, cultural, legal, and political frameworks vary significantly across countries, creating diverse
Supply Chain Guidance: Performance, Structure, and Key Decisions
Chapter 3: Supply Chain Guidance Performance
3.1 Performance of Supply Chain Guidance
The supply chain balances responsiveness and efficiency to align with the company’s competitive strategy.
Types of Guidelines:
- Facilities: Physical locations in the supply chain network where product is stored, assembled, or manufactured.
- Inventory: Includes all raw materials.
- Transportation: Moving inventory between locations.
- Information: Data and analysis concerning facilities.
- Provisioning (Procurement): Deciding who
The Role of the Administrator: Planning and Organizing for Success
The Role of the Administrator
The administrator’s role varies depending on their level within the organization. Administrators must handle daily routines and operational uncertainties. At the intermediate level, they plan, organize, direct, and control activities within their department or division. At the institutional level, they engage in decision-making, considering the external environment the company aims to serve.
Planning
Planning is the process of envisioning the future, determining and achieving
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