The Motivation to Help Others with No Expectation of a Return

question 256

Multiple Choice

The motivation to help others with no expectation of a return is called:

• A)empathy.
• B)prosocial behavior.
• C)compliance.
• D)altruism.

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Definitions:

Business Risk

The possibility that a company will have lower than anticipated profits or experience a loss rather than taking a profit.

Unsystematic Risk

A risk that affects, at most, a small number of assets. Also called unique or asset-specific risks.

Required Return

The expected gain or loss from an investment over a specified period, including both income and changes in asset value.

Capital Structure

The mixture of debt and equity financing a company uses to fund its operations and grow.