Which of the Following Is Not a Major Reason for the Global

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a major reason for the global expansion of public accounting firms?

• A) to service clients better.
• B) to provide a line of defense against global competitors.
• C) to increase the client base outside of the home market.
• D) to focus on the industrial instead of developing countries where the accounting tradition is already well-established.

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Definitions:

Stigma

A phenomenon whereby an individual is rejected as a result of an attribute that is deeply discredited by his or her society.

Type A Orientation

A behavioral pattern characterized by aggressive involvement in a chronic, incessant struggle to achieve more and more in less and less time, and if necessary, against the opposing efforts of other things or people.

Type B

Refers to a personality typology that is characterized by a lower level of stress, a patient nature, and a relaxed approach to life, contrasting with Type A personality.

Innovative Changes

Implementing new ideas, products, services, or processes to improve organization performance or approach problems in novel ways.