The various methods of factor analysis are differentiated by the approach used to derive the weights or factor score coefficients

An auditor is required to obtain an understanding of the entity's business, including business cycles and reasons for business fluctuations. What is the audit purpose most directly served by obtaining this understanding?

a. To enable the auditor to accurately identify significant deficiencies in internal control b. To assist the auditor in accurately interpreting info obtaining during an audit c. To allow the auditor to more accurately perform tests of controls d. To decide whether it will be necessary to perform analytical procedures

Tina is known as a bit of a "softie" among her coworkers, because when someone challenges one of her ideas, she backs right off even when her idea is a very good one. This conflict management strategy is known as

a. yielding. b. compromising. c. avoiding. d. problem solving. e. forcing.