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How would you define working capital? What could happen if an organization neglected to manage its working capital?

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How would you define working capital?
Working capital is the capital required for managing day to day operations.
Working capital management involves the relationship between a firm's short-term assets and its short-term liabilities. The goal of working capital management is to ensure that a firm is able to continue its operations ...

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