Guthrie and Parker (1990)undertook a Comparative Analysis of Corporate Social-Disclosure

question 38

Multiple Choice

Guthrie and Parker (1990) undertook a comparative analysis of corporate social-disclosure practices in the USA,the UK and Australia.Their findings include:

• A) Corporate disclosure in Australia is low compared with the USA and the UK.
• B) Disclosures made by Australian companies are mostly a reactive response to various social pressures.
• C) Australian companies rarely provided "bad news" in its activities
• D) All of the given answers.
• E) Corporate disclosure in Australia is low compared with the USA and the UK; and disclosures made by Australian companies are mostly a reactive response to various social pressures.

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Definitions:

Interventions

Actions taken to improve a particular situation, especially in the context of health or social issues.

Social Context

The environment of people, cultures, institutions, and norms by which an individual is surrounded and influenced.

Situational Factors

External circumstances or conditions that can influence behavior, decisions, or outcomes.

Scientific Understanding

The comprehension and application of scientific methods and principles to explain phenomena and solve problems.