Information as a Source of Power Is

question 36

Multiple Choice

Information as a source of power is

• A) the accumulation and presentation of data to change the other person's point of view or position on an issue.
• B) an acknowledged accumulation of information, or mastery of a body of information, on a particular problem or issue.
• C) the accumulation of money, raw material, manpower, time or equipment which can by used to create incentives for other people to comply, or as threats and punishments if they do not comply.
• D) power derived from being located in a particular position in an organizational or communication structure.
• E) Information as a source of power is all of the above.

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Definitions:

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account designed to predict the value of receivables that are expected to be uncollectible.

Direct Method

A cash flow statement preparation approach that lists major cash receipts and payments during the period.

Bad Debts Recovered

Previously written off debts that have unexpectedly been collected.

Allowance Method

An accounting technique used to estimate and account for bad debts, allowing companies to anticipate uncollectible accounts receivables.