If Project a Has a Cost of $5 and Provides

question 41

Multiple Choice

If Project A has a cost of $5 and provides a benefit of $10,and Project B has a cost of $2 and provides a benefit of $4,then switching from Project A to Project B ________.

• A) increases the net benefit by $3
• B) decreases the net benefit by $3
• C) increases the net benefit by $6
• D) decreases the net benefit by $6

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Definitions:

Goal Theory

A psychological framework suggesting that setting and striving for specific, challenging goals can significantly improve performance.

Motivated

Having the desire or willingness to act or work towards a goal due to personal interest or external incentives.

Vague Goals

Objectives that are not clear, specific, or measurable.

VIE Theory

A psychological theory that suggests individual motivation is determined by the perceived valence, instrumentality, and expectancy of the outcome.