A direct reference group is composed of:
A. face-to-face membership groups that touch people's lives directly
B. only friends, neighbors, and relatives
C. role models on television and in the movies
D. people the individual does not want to be associated with
E. people an individual aspires to be like
Answer: A
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A. Separation of debt and equity components; interest expense is understated. B. No separation of debt and equity components; interest expense is overstated. C. No separation of debt and equity components; interest expense is understated. D. Separation of debt and equity components; interest expense is overstated.
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
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Conflict can bring positive results when it
a. leads a return to the status quo. b. allows for poor decision making. c. motivates people to overlook the problem. d. clarifies the issues.
Computer business applications known as ________ ________, such as Lotus Notes, allow workers who are dispersed throughout the company to collaborate in real time.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).