William's Self-Esteem Is Relatively Low

question 122

Multiple Choice

William's self-esteem is relatively low. According to social-cognitive theorists, William might improve his self-esteem by _____.

• A)setting difficult goals for himself
• B)thinking about how fortunate he is, compared to others
• C)improving a particular skill, such as playing a piano
• D)searching out those others who will approve of him as he is
• E)critically examining each task he completes, searching for ways to improve his performance

Learn techniques for creating positive emphasis in messaging.

Recognize and apply the appropriate use of professional salutations in business communication.

Understand and apply strategies to de-emphasize negatives in business messages.

Grasp the principles of conveying a you-attitude in professional communication.

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Definitions:

Financing

The act of providing funds for business activities, making purchases, or investing.

Capital

Long-term assets or the money used to support long-term assets and projects. Long-term debt and equity on the balance sheet.

Profitability Index

A capital budgeting tool that measures the relationship between the present value of cash inflows and the initial investment, indicating the relative profitability of a project.

Cost of Capital

The rate of return a company must earn on its projects to maintain its market value and attract funding, often consisting of debt and equity costs.