Which of the Following Is an Example of an Academic

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an academic reference?

• A) Reference provided by former employers verifying an applicant's work history
• B) Reference provided by professors regarding an applicant's performance in school
• C) Reference provided by former colleagues verifying an applicant's character
• D) Reference provided by friends substantiating an applicant's job performance

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Definitions:

Pre-Merger Market

The financial and economic conditions affecting companies and their stock prices before they undergo a merger.

External Growth

Expansion of a business through acquiring or merging with other companies, as opposed to internal growth through increasing sales, product lines, or efficiencies.

Diversification

In finance, selecting a portfolio of different (diverse) investments to limit the overall risk borne by the investor.

Economies of Scale

Cost advantages that a business can achieve due to expansion and increased production volume, leading to lower per-unit costs.