In an Effort to Shift the Blame for Defeat Away

question 16

Multiple Choice

In an effort to shift the blame for defeat away from themselves, the German military leaders

• A) blamed Austria-Hungary, claiming they were insufficiently dedicated to the war
• B) allowed a civilian government to ask for peace and later claimed this was a betrayal
• C) fled to Argentina
• D) blamed "rogue" U-boat captains for attacking American ships and drawing the U.S. into the war

Analyze the effect of payment delays on cash management.

Calculate the optimal cash balance for various scenarios.

Evaluate the benefits of reducing collection and disbursement times.

Understand the operational costs associated with maintaining cash balances and executing transactions.

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Definitions:

Narrative Transportation Theory

A theory suggesting that when people lose themselves in a story, their attitudes and intentions can be changed to reflect that story.

Elaboration Likelihood Model

A theory explaining how people are persuaded, distinguishing between two main routes to persuasion: central and peripheral.

Psychological Reactance Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals are motivated to restore their freedom when they experience restrictions or threats to their perceived choices.

Attitude Inoculation

A psychological technique that strengthens a person's resistance to persuasion by exposing them to weak arguments against their viewpoints.