When Evaluating the Work of Others, You Should

question 74

Multiple Choice

When evaluating the work of others, you should

• A)make sure you understand the writer's intent before you begin suggesting or making changes.
• B)talk with the writer about his or her intent only after you suggest changes, since this is a good way to test the effectiveness of the document.
• C)avoid talking with the writer about the document, since other readers may not have that opportunity.
• D)compare the other person's writing style with your own, and if yours is better, rewrite the document in your own style.

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Definitions:

Debt-to-equity Ratio

A financial metric indicating the relative proportion of shareholders' equity and debt used to finance a company's assets.

Times Interest Earned Ratio

A financial metric that compares a company's operating income to its interest expenses, indicating how well the company can cover its interest obligations with its earnings.

Times Interest Earned Ratio

A financial metric that measures a company's ability to meet its interest obligations from its operating income.

Operating Cycle

The duration of time it takes for a company to purchase inventory, sell products, and collect cash from customers.