Based on an Analysis of Fifty-Three U

question 136

Multiple Choice

Based on an analysis of fifty-three U.S. social protest groups ranging from labor unions to peace movements between 1800 to 1945, sociologist William Gamson concluded that __________ strongly influence its chances of success.

• A)available resources
• B)the organization and tactics of a movement
• C)the presence of charismatic leaders
• D)the extent of communal bonding

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Definitions:

Impairment Loss

A reduction in the recoverable value of an asset below its carrying amount, requiring the asset's value to be written down.

Effective Tax Rate

The mean rate at which a person or business is charged with taxes, determined by dividing the total amount of taxes paid by the amount of income that is subject to tax.

Cost Method

A method of accounting for investments where the investment is recorded at cost and only dividend income is recognized.

Goodwill Impairment

A decrease in the value of goodwill, indicating that the acquired company is not performing as expected.