Johann and Wilson Work at the Same Company and Have

question 582

Multiple Choice

Johann and Wilson work at the same company and have similar jobs. Johann volunteers for all sorts of projects and often stays late, because promotion is important to him. Wilson works the minimum number of hours required to stay employed, because making enough money to maintain his modest lifestyle is all that matters to him. The idea of promotion acts as an __________________ for Johann.

• A)incentive
• B)expectancy
• C)instinct
• D)aesthetic
• E)aversive stimulus

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Definitions:

Return on Assets

is a financial ratio that measures how profitably a company can utilize its assets to generate earnings.

EBIT

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes; a measure of a firm's profitability that excludes interest and income tax expenses.

Net Income

The total earnings of a company after deducting all expenses from its total revenue, often referred to as the bottom line.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share (EPS) is a financial ratio that indicates the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock, serving as an indicator of the company's profitability.