What Are Secondary Data? List Four Major Sources of Secondary

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Essay

What are secondary data? List four major sources of secondary data and discuss why most research efforts rely on secondary data and usually collect secondary data before primary data are collected.

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Definitions:

Stable

A condition or situation that is not likely to change or fail, typically referring to an economy, environment, or structure.

Sarbanes-Oxley Act

A U.S. law enacted in 2002 to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures made pursuant to the securities laws, and for other purposes.

Internal Whistle-blowing

The act of reporting misconduct, unethical or illegal activities within an organization to someone in a position of authority within the same organization.

Apathetic Culture

An organizational culture characterized by a general lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern among its members.