An Employer Asking for a List of References from a Potential

question 83

Multiple Choice

An employer asking for a list of references from a potential employee is an example of:

• A)signaling.
• B)screening.
• C)statistical discrimination.
• D)building a reputation.

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Definitions:

Times Interest Earned Ratio

A financial ratio that measures a company's ability to meet its debt obligations by comparing its income before interest and taxes to its total interest charges.

Estimated Liabilities

Obligations or debts that a company expects to incur but has not yet quantified with certainty.

Note Payable

A written agreement where one party promises to pay another party a definite sum of money at a certain date or on demand.

Interest Paid

The amount of money paid by a borrower to a lender in return for the use of borrowed money.