Which of the Following Is the Most Likely Example of Bias

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most likely example of bias in a firm's accounting profitability measures?

• A)A manufacturing firm increases its cash holdings.
• B)A pharmaceutical firm increases its holdings of finished goods inventory.
• C)A bank increases its holding of marketable securities.
• D)A consulting firm launches a new policy to pay for MBA education for its midlevel managers.

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Definitions:

White Pulp

Lymphatic tissue in the spleen composed mainly of lymphocytes and macrophages, involved in filtering blood and immune response.

Nasopharynx

The upper section of the throat behind the nose, which connects the nasal cavity to the oropharynx and plays a role in breathing and speech.

Palatine

A pair of bones that form the posterior part of the hard palate and contribute to the structure of the nasal cavity and the oral cavity.

Lingual

Pertaining to or related to the tongue in anatomy or linguistics.