In Some Social Situations, One Member of a Group Makes

question 100

Multiple Choice

In some social situations, one member of a group makes a contribution to the general welfare of his or her group that makes other members feel that their contribution is unnecessary. These noncontributing members are called

• A) social loafers.
• B) groupthinkers.
• C) easy riders.
• D) free riders.

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Definitions:

NPV

NPV (Net Present Value) is a calculation used to assess the profitability of an investment by discounting future cash flows back to their present value.

IRR

The Internal Rate of Return (IRR) serves as a financial measure designed to calculate the potential profitability of investments.

Capital Cost Allowance

The annual depreciation expense that a company can claim as a deduction for tax purposes on its capital assets.

Cannibalization

The reduction in sales volume, sales revenue, or market share of one product as a result of the introduction of a new product by the same producer.