Benjamin, an Assembly Line Worker, Is Consistently Producing Poor-Quality Products

question 9

Multiple Choice

Benjamin, an assembly line worker, is consistently producing poor-quality products.His manager decides to reprimand him by cutting down his incentives, following which Benjamin tries to improve his performance and the quality of his work.Thisis an example of _____.

• A) intrinsic motivation
• B) creative behavior
• C) agency problem
• D) behavior modification
• E) expectancy

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Definitions:

Income Tax Expense

The total amount of income tax a company is obligated to pay to the government, calculated based on the taxable income of the business.

Initial Value Method

An accounting approach where investments are recorded at their acquisition cost, without subsequent adjustment for changes in market value.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been subtracted from revenue.

Noncontrolling Interest

A stake in a company that is less than 50% of the company's voting shares, indicating a lack of control over the company's operations.