Advanced Business Vocabulary

1. A company controlled by another company, often referred to as the parent company.

2. A group of individuals elected to represent shareholders and oversee the company.

3. An individual or entity that owns a portion of a company's stock.

4. Any person or group who has an interest or is affected by a company's actions.

5. The combination of two or more companies into a single entity.

6. The highest-ranking executive in a company, responsible for major corporate decisions.

7. The process of one company buying controlling stake in another company.

8. The system of rules, practices, and processes by which a company is directed and controlled.