Which of the Following Is Not One of the Reasons

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the reasons large companies such as railroads and utility companies engaged in public relations efforts in the 1800s?

• A)A desire to get government subsidies for construction projects
• B)A desire to see good things written about them in history books
• C)A deep concern about public sentiment toward their companies
• D)A desire to run government-approved monopolies
• E)All of the options are reasons.

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Definitions:

Prospectus

Summarizes information about a new security issue and the issuing company.

Best Efforts Deals

An agreement where an underwriter commits to sell as much of an offering as possible to the public, without guaranteeing the entire issue will be sold.

Well-known Issuers

Companies or entities that have a strong reputation in the market for their credibility and reliability in issuing financial securities.

Established Issuers

Companies or entities that have a solid track record of financial stability and success, often with a long history of issuing debt or equity.