The Sarbanes-Oxley Act in 2002 Was Prompted by Which One

question 49

Multiple Choice

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act in 2002 was prompted by which one of the following from the 1990s?

• A)Increased stock market volatility
• B)Corporate accounting and financial fraud
• C)Increased executive compensation
• D)Increased foreign investment in U.S. stock markets
• E)Increased use of tax loopholes

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Definitions:

Job Analyses

The process of examining and documenting the responsibilities, duties, skills, outcomes, and work environment of a particular job.

Lawsuits

Legal actions brought in court by one party against another for enforcing a right, seeking a remedy, or settling a dispute.

RJPs (Realistic Job Previews)

A technique used in human resources to give potential or new employees a realistic understanding of what a job entails before they commit to the position.

Behavioural Description Interviews

Interviews that attempt to find out how job applicants responded to specific work situations in the past.