Growth & efficiency | Quizlet

Disruptive technology

Innovation that significantly changes an industry by replacing existing methods or products.

The only driver (for company growth)

The single main factor responsible for a company's growth.

To be left behind

To fail to keep up with competitors or changes.

Annual turnover

The total revenue a company earns in a year.

Plodding

Slow and steady, often lacking energy or innovation.

Organic growth

Business expansion using internal resources (e.g. increasing sales), not mergers or acquisitions.

Self-sustaining

Able to continue operating without external support.

A listed company

A company whose shares are traded on a stock exchange.

Divest

To sell off assets, divisions, or investments.

Branch out

To expand into new areas or activities.

Shut down

To permanently close a business or operation.

Inefficiency

A lack of productivity, where time or resources are wasted.