Why Is the NIBRS Slated to Replace the UCR in 2021

question 56

Essay

Why is the NIBRS slated to replace the UCR in 2021? What improvements or changes does it make in the reporting process that are supposed to address the criticisms people have of the UCR?

Analyze the implications of operating cycle duration on company financing needs.

Evaluate the effect of asset acquisitions and disposals on company financial ratios.

Understand the relationship between profitability ratios and company financial decisions.

Understand the computation and interpretation of basic financial ratios, including net profit margin percentage, debt-to-equity ratio, and price-earnings ratio.

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Definitions:

Expectancy Violation Theory

Theory that you interpret the messages of

Emotional Contagion Theory

Theory that emotional expression is contagious; people can “catch” emotions just by observing others’ emotional expressions.

Interaction Adaptation Theory

Theory suggesting that people interact with others by adapting to their communication behaviors.

Interactional Synchrony

Mirroring of each other’s nonverbal behavior by communication partners.