A Mental Block to Problem Solving That Is Due to Excessive

question 265

Multiple Choice

A mental block to problem solving that is due to excessive self-criticism or involves an inability to tolerate ambiguity is called

• A)perceptual consolidation.
• B)an emotional barrier.
• C)a conceptual block.
• D)functional fixedness.

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Definitions:

Return On Equity

A gauge of corporate profitability that indicates the profit made from the investments of its shareholders.

Return On Assets

A financial ratio that indicates the percentage of profit a company earns in relation to its overall resources. It demonstrates how effectively a company is using its assets to generate earnings.

Average Collection Period

A measure of the average number of days it takes a company to collect payments from its credit sales.

Du Pont Analysis

A method of performance measurement that breaks down return on equity into three component parts: profit margin, asset turnover, and financial leverage.