Brett and Erin Are Accountants Working for XMP Corporation; Brett

question 6

Multiple Choice

Brett and Erin are accountants working for XMP Corporation; Brett is very interested in working his way up to being XMP's chief financial officer.He believes if he completes all his assigned tasks well before their established deadlines and controls costs in his area, he will be promoted.He is confident he can achieve those two goals.Which of the following best pairs an element of expectancy theory with a phrase that illustrates it?

• A)Expectancy: completes all his assigned tasks well before their established deadlines.
• B)Instrumentality: very interested in working his way up to being XMP's chief financial officer.
• C)Valence: very interested in working his way up to being XMP's chief financial officer.
• D)Instrumentality: completes all his assigned tasks well before their established deadlines.

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Definitions:

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable represents money owed to a business by its customers for goods or services delivered but not yet paid for.

Business Activities

Various actions undertaken by a company to operate and manage its business, including operating, investing, and financing activities.

Operating

Pertains to the day-to-day activities involved in managing a business, including production, sales, and administration.

Financing

The act of providing funds for business activities, making purchases, or investing, through various means like loans, credit, or equity.