Coalitions Sometimes Present Problems for Groups Because

question 47

Multiple Choice

Coalitions sometimes present problems for groups because:

• A) groups may agree on general goals but disagree on specifics.
• B) group leaders almost never want to share power with others.
• C) the different agendas of various groups often create a confused message on the issue that groups are working on together.
• D) research shows that Republicans in Congress will not support an issue-even one backed by conservative groups-if it is supported by a liberal group as well.
• E) research shows that Democrats in Congress will not support an issue-even one backed by liberal groups-if it is supported by a conservative group as well.

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Definitions:

Deferred Exploration Expenditure

Costs incurred in exploratory activities in mining and oil and gas companies that are capitalized as an asset on the balance sheet until the resources are found to be economically viable.

Sundry Assets

Miscellaneous assets on a company’s balance sheet that do not neatly fit into other asset categories, often of minor value.

Sundry Liabilities

Generally refers to a category of various minor or infrequent liabilities that a company might incur, which are too small or irregular to warrant individual classification.

One-Line Method

An accounting method used in consolidated financial statements where the investment in a subsidiary is presented as a single line item, reflecting the net assets of the subsidiary.