What Basic Assumption Underlies Deterrence Theory

question 32

Multiple Choice

What basic assumption underlies deterrence theory?

• A)Deviance is not absolute,but socially defined.
• B)The desire to violate social norms is a normal aspect of development.
• C)People rationally consider the costs and benefits of behavior before they act.
• D)People who commit deviant acts are inherently flawed.

Understand the concept and importance of variable, fixed, and total costs in production and their impact on business decisions.

Gain knowledge on how to calculate and interpret the accounting, financial, and cash break-even levels of sales.

Develop skills in using sensitivity, scenario, and simulation analyses to evaluate the risk and potential outcomes of business decisions.

Comprehend the principles and applications of net present value (NPV) and internal rate of return (IRR) in capital budgeting.

---

Definitions:

Noncash Investing

Transactions that involve the acquisition or disposal of non-cash assets, such as property, plant, and equipment, through means other than cash payments.

Operating Activities

Activities directly related to the business's primary operations, such as manufacturing, distributing, marketing, and selling a product or service.

Gain

The profit realized from the sale of assets or investments when the selling price exceeds the purchase price.

Indirect Method

A way of reporting cash flows from operating activities that begins with net income and adjusts for changes in balance sheet accounts to calculate cash provided by operations.