In Using an Executive Search Firm,employers Evaluating the Search Firm

question 7

Multiple Choice

In using an executive search firm,employers evaluating the search firm should carefully consider all of the following indications that the firms can do competent work EXCEPT:

• A) the firm is performance oriented and compensates the search salesperson substantially on the basis of assignment completion.
• B) the firm understands how your organization functions within the industries served.
• C) the firm has defined its market position by disciplines rather than by industries.
• D) the firm combines the research and recruiting responsibilities into one function.

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Definitions:

Par Value

Par Value is the face value of a bond or share of stock as stated by the issuing company, and it's often a nominal amount used for accounting purposes.

Dividends Payable

This is a liability on the balance sheet representing the amount of dividends that a corporation has declared but not yet paid to its shareholders.

Current Liability

A company's debt or obligations that are due within one year.

Cumulative Preferred Stock

A type of preferred stock that accrues dividends if they are not paid in the year they are due, prioritizing these payment backlogs for future distribution.