Which One of the Following Is Least Likely to Be

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is least likely to be correct for a firm that repeatedly stretches its payables?

• A) The firm may receive more favorable status from suppliers.
• B) The firm may reduce its explicit short-term interest expense.
• C) The cost of forgone discounts may exceed the cost of bank credit.
• D) The firm may be labeled as a credit risk.

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Definitions:

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Ethical Issues

Concerns or dilemmas that involve principles of right and wrong conduct, often encountered in professional practices or research.

Written Consent

A formal agreement obtained in written form, indicating a person's voluntary agreement to participate in a procedure or research study after being fully informed about it.

Deceive Participants

The act of intentionally misleading research participants about some aspects of a study.