Which of the Following Is not a Characteristic of Shelf

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of shelf registrations? Shelf registrations:

• A) Were introduced by Rule 415.
• B) Allow large firms to register security issues and sell them piecemeal during the following six years.
• C) Provide flexibility and reduce registration fees and expenses.
• D) Are typically used for the sale of straight debentures rather than common stock or convertible issues.
• E) All of the above are characteristics of shelf registrations.

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Definitions:

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others compared to when alone, usually performing better on simple or well-rehearsed tasks.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences discomfort from holding two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or ideas simultaneously.

Groupthink

A mental effect that happens among a group when their preference for agreement or uniformity leads to illogical or ineffective choices being made.

Normative Social Influence

The influence of others that leads us to conform in order to be liked and accepted by them.