FIN370 Definitions

The assignment is to define a number of financial and supply chain terms and apply them to their role in the financial world. Seventy percent of the grade is based on content, which is all listed terms include definition and role in finance or supply chain management. Thirty percent is based on mechanics, which is ensuruing the paper paper—including tables and graphs, headings, title page, and reference page—is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements; intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page. Including, paragraph and sentence transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.

Term Definition Resource you used

Time value of money

Efficient market

Primary versus secondary market

Risk-return tradeoff

Agency (principal and agent problems)

Market information and security prices and information asymmetry

Agile and lean principles

Return on investment

Cash flow and a source of value

Project management

Outsourcing and offshoring

Inventory turnover

Just-in-time inventory (JIT)

Vender managed inventory (VMI)

Forecasting and demand management