Self-Handicapping Is the __________

question 22

Multiple Choice

Self-handicapping is the __________.

• A) tendency to present a strength about oneself privately to provide an enduring disposition responsible for success at a task
• B) tendency to make attributions that make one appear worse than others in the group
• C) tendency to present publicly a purported weakness about oneself to provide an excuse in the event one fails at a task
• D) none of the above

Understand how the cash flow statement is affected by changes in inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.

Interpret the cash flow on total assets ratio to evaluate company performance.

Understand the components and format of the Statement of Cash Flows.

Explain the relevance of the Statement of Cash Flows to decision makers.

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Definitions:

Cash Flow To Creditors

The amount of cash companies pay to their creditors and lenders, including payments for interest and principal on debt.

Cash Flow To Shareholders

Dividends paid out by a firm less net new equity raised.

Capital Gains

The profit that results from a sale of a capital asset, such as stock, bond, or real estate, where the sale price exceeds the purchase price.

Eligible Dividends

Dividends that are qualified for preferential tax treatment under certain tax laws.