Monday, 6 May 2024, 1:11 AM
Site: Bcom International Supply Chain Management
Course: Bcom International Supply Chain Management (IMM)
Glossary: SCS Glossary
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Social Science

Social science is a science that examines humans in the environment, example psychology.

South African Reserve Bank

South African reserve bank is the main financial institute in SA.

Specialisation

Specialisation refers to being successful and skilled in an area of business, example an accountant.

Speculation

Speculation exists when people buy currencies in the hope that they will increase in value.

Spending

Spending refers to buying goods and services.

Stagflation

Stagflation where supply decreases, pushes prices up and increases unemployment at the same time.

Stakeholders

Stakeholders – any party with direct or indirect association/ interest in a business enterprise.

Statement of Financial Position

Statement of financial position – evaluates the financial position of a company by focusing on its assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity

Statement of Profit and Loss

Statement of profit and loss – provides a summary of an organisation’s revenue and expenses.

Stock

Stock is a measure that has no time dimension, example the amount of money in your wallet right now.