A University Professor Is Promoted from the Rank of Assistant

question 79

Multiple Choice

A university professor is promoted from the rank of assistant to associate professor.This results in her being granted tenure and she receives a significant increase in salary.This person has experienced______________mobility.

• A)situational
• B)vertical
• C)horizontal
• D)structural

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Definitions:

Service Cost

The actuarial present value of benefits attributed to employee service during a period, often recognized in pension expense accounting.

Settlement/Discount Rate

The interest rate used in calculating the present value of future cash flows when assessing the value of financial instruments or liabilities.

Actuarial Loss

occurs when the actual experience under a pension plan deviates from expected assumptions, resulting in higher costs than projected.

Pension Expense

The cost recognized by an employer for maintaining a defined benefit pension plan for its employees over a specific period.