Thomas Likes to Talk About Himself a Great Deal

question 70

Multiple Choice

Thomas likes to talk about himself a great deal. It is often quite hard to move the topic of conversation away from his interests, achievements, and activities. The barrier to effective communication with Tom is

• A) working self-concept.
• B) self-defensiveness.
• C) self-preoccupation.
• D) motivational distortion.

---

Definitions:

Cash Ratio

A liquidity metric that measures a company's ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its cash and cash equivalents.

Long-Term Debt

Debt that is due to be paid off over a period longer than one year.

Earnings Per Share

A metric that calculates the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock, indicating a company's profitability.

Treasury Stock

Shares that were issued and subsequently reacquired by the company, reducing the amount of outstanding stock on the open market.