GMetrix Domain 1 Part 1 Vocabulary

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CEO

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Chief Executive Officer, the highest-ranking person in a company or other institution, ultimately responsible for making managerial decisions.

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CFO

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Chief Financial Officer, the senior executive responsible for managing the financial actions of a company.

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COO

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Chief Operating Officer, the senior executive tasked with overseeing the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of a business.

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CTO

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Chief Technology Officer, the executive responsible for the technological needs as well as research and development (R&D) of a company.

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Founder

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An individual who establishes a company or organization.

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Stakeholder

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A person with an interest or concern in a business, typically an investor, employee, or customer.

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Partnership

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A legal form of business operation between two or more individuals who share management and profits.

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Stockholder

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An individual, company, or institution that owns at least one share of a company’s stock, also known as a shareholder.

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Employee

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A person employed for wages or salary, especially at non-executive level.

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S Corporation

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A type of corporation that meets specific Internal Revenue Code requirements, giving it a special tax status.