Discuss Reference Groups

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Essay

Discuss reference groups. How does socialization occur in reference groups? Differentiate between positive and negative reference groups. Give examples.

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Definitions:

Operating Activities

Activities that relate directly to the operation of the business for producing and delivering goods and/or services, reflected in the cash flow statement.

Issuing Debt

The process a company or government undergoes to raise funds by selling bonds or other financial instruments to investors.

Financing Activities

Activities that result in changes in the size and composition of the contributed equity and borrowings of a company, usually reported on the cash flow statement.

Long-lived Assets

Assets that have a useful life of more than one year, used in the operation of a business and not intended for resale.