Which of the Following Examples Does NOT Illustrate a Utilitarian

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples does NOT illustrate a utilitarian organization?

• A)A sophomore rushes a popular business fraternity to expand his social network.
• B)A college student volunteers for a spring break work trip building schools in a Latin American country.
• C)A skilled athlete joins the college tennis team because it is offering a sizable scholarship.
• D)A recent college graduate accepts a position she is not that interested in because it offers a decent salary and benefits.

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Definitions:

Acquisition Method

An approach in accounting for business combinations where the acquiring entity is treated as having purchased the net assets of the acquiree.

Direct and Indirect Costs

Direct costs are directly traceable to a product or service, while indirect costs are not directly attributable to a single product or service, such as overhead expenses.

Business Combination

A transaction or other event in which an acquirer gains control over one or more businesses, which can include mergers, acquisitions, and consolidations.

Stockholders' Equity

The ownership interest of shareholders in a corporation, represented by the company's assets minus its liabilities.