_____________________________ Are Groups That Serve as Sources of Comparison, Influence

question 60

Multiple Choice

_____________________________ are groups that serve as sources of comparison, influence and norms for people's opinions, values and behaviors.

• A) Age cohorts
• B) Reference groups
• C) Norming groups
• D) Norming cohorts
• E) Social conduct groups

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Definitions:

Sales Proportional

A method or metric that relates a company's sales to another factor, measured in a ratio or percentage form to assess efficiency or performance.

Debt And Equity

Refers to the two primary ways of financing a company's operations and growth, through borrowing (debt) or selling ownership interests (equity).

Sustainable Growth Rate

The maximum rate at which a company can grow its sales, earnings and dividends without needing to increase equity or borrowings.

Debt-Equity Ratio

The measure of a company's financial leverage, calculated by dividing its total liabilities by stockholders' equity.