When the Finance Department Aims for a 3 Percent Increase

question 112

Multiple Choice

When the finance department aims for a 3 percent increase in return on investment in three years,it is generally classified as a(n) ________.

• A) long-term goal
• B) tactic
• C) personnel decision
• D) intermediate goal

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Definitions:

Projection

A defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to another person.

Splitting

A cognitive distortion where an individual fails to bring together the dichotomy of both positive and negative qualities of the self and others into a cohesive, realistic whole, often seen in borderline personality disorder.

Moderate Anxiety

A level of anxiety that is noticeable and may hinder some daily functions but is not debilitating.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where unacceptable impulses are transformed into their opposite, often presented in exaggerated or compulsive behaviors.