If a Company's Total Assets Increased While Liabilities and Common

question 179

Multiple Choice

If a company's total assets increased while liabilities and common stock were unchanged, then which of the following statements is true?

• A) Revenues were greater than expenses.
• B) Retained earnings were less than net income during the period.
• C) No dividends were paid during the period.
• D) The company must have purchased assets with cash.

Differentiate between hygiene factors and motivators according to Herzberg's theory.

Recognize the role of expectancy, instrumentality, and valence in motivation according to expectancy theory.

Understand the principles and applications of organizational behavior modification.

Grasp the significance of goal setting and its impact on employee motivation and performance.

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