A Division Earning a Profit Will Increase Its Return on Investment

question 69

Multiple Choice

A division earning a profit will increase its return on investment (ROI) if it increases operating expenses and:

• A) sales by the same dollar amount.
• B) sales by the same percentage.
• C) investment by the same dollar amount.
• D) investment by the same percentage.

Recognize the importance of self-actualization in human motivation.

Understand how hormones and bodily functions influence desire and motivation.

Analyze the influence of sensation seeking on behavior and motivation.

Explore the impact of unexpected rewards on intrinsic motivation.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Error

A mistaken thought process leading to misjudgment or irrational decision-making.

Self-handicapping

A cognitive strategy by which people avoid effort in the hopes of keeping potential failure from hurting self-esteem.

Berglas and Jones

Researchers known for their work on self-handicapping strategies in psychology, exploring how individuals create obstacles to avoid self-blame for failure.

Self-perception

The process by which individuals interpret their own actions and form attitudes and beliefs about themselves based on those actions.