Case 17.1 ​

question 9

Multiple Choice

Case 17.1
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William is a 38-year-old computer systems executive.He has come to a point in his life where he is reassessing his ambitions and personal life.He attends professional development conferences regularly and is working on an MBA.Although he eats a low-fat diet and exercises regularly,he works 70-80 hours a week,seldom sees his children except after they are in bed,does not visit his place of worship except on religious holidays,and feels as though his wife is a stranger.William believes that if he can earn just 20 percent more,he can relax because his family will be financially secure.
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-Refer to Case 17.1.The nonfinancial resource that is most obviously missing from William's life is which of the following?​

• A) ​Self-esteem
• B) Education and training​
• C) Leisure time​
• D) Healthy diet​

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