If Their Bonuses Are Based on Net Income, Managers May

question 13

Multiple Choice

If their bonuses are based on net income, managers may:

• A)postpone writing off bad debts.
• B)increase depreciation.
• C)postpone dividend payments.
• D)hold more inventory.

Understand the concept of conformity and the factors that influence it.

Recognize the difference between informational and normative social influences.

Identify situations of social facilitation and how it affects performance.

Comprehend the phenomenon of social loafing and its impact on group performance.

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Definitions:

Professional Boundaries

Guidelines that define the limits of a professional relationship, ensuring it remains ethical and appropriate to the context (e.g., client-worker, teacher-student).

Deontological Perspective

An ethical viewpoint that focuses on adherence to duty or rules as the basis for determining moral action.

Ethics

A set of moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity, often applied in professional contexts.

Relativist Perspective

A viewpoint that suggests the value, truth, and standards of behavior can vary based on culture, society, or historical context.