The first step in an introduction, which can utilize a number of different methods, such as asking a question or telling a story, is known as the ______.

a. attention getter
b. preview
c. thesis introduction
d. “why” statement


a. attention getter

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________ is a belief that one worldwide approach to doing business is the key to both efficiency and effectiveness.

A. Worldwide indifference B. International complacency C. Globalization imperative D. Cross-cultural contentment

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Under U.S. GAAP and IFRS reporting standards, management assesses the firm's assets for impairment at each reporting date by determining if impairment indicators are present. Impairment indicators include

a. the decline in the market value of an asset significantly beyond what would be expected because of use or the passage of time. b. significant adverse changes in the entity's technological environment. c. significant adverse changes in the entity's economic environment. d. significant adverse changes in the entity's legal environment. e. all of the above

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After determining your purpose for the presentation, what is your next important step?

A) Conducting research B) Examining the room where the presentation will be made C) Preparing a multimedia presentation D) Analyzing the audience

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If a company owns more than 20% of the stock of another company and the stock is being held as a long-term investment, which method would the investor normally use to account for this investment?

A. Fair value method. B. Cost with amortization method. C. Historical cost method. D. Effective method. E. Equity method.

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