The Authors of Your Text Suggest That There Are Two

question 56

Multiple Choice

The authors of your text suggest that there are two major motivations for people to conform: __________.

• A) not knowing what to do in a confusing situation and wishing to avoid ridicule and rejection
• B) not knowing what to do in a confusing situation and seeking clear direction from an authority figure
• C) wishing to avoid ridicule and rejection and hoping to attain power
• D) not knowing what to do in a confusing situation and hoping to attain power

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Definitions:

Earnings Management

The practice of using accounting techniques to produce financial reports that present an overly positive view of a company's business activities and financial position.

Manipulate Earnings

The act of altering financial statements through aggressive accounting practices or outright fraud to present a more favorable view of a company's finances.

Consensus Estimate

The average estimate for a company's future earnings per share or other financial metrics, derived from the forecasts of analysts covering the stock.

Academic Studies

Systematic investigations into a particular subject, field, or issue, often conducted in educational settings to advance knowledge.