Research Has Shown That the Least Important Motivation for Managers

question 33

Multiple Choice

Research has shown that the least important motivation for managers in behaving ethically is:

• A) they want to feel good about themselves.
• B) they want to feel good about the decisions they make.
• C) they value their reputation.
• D) profitability.

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Definitions:

Financial Position

A firm's economic state, reflected by its assets, liabilities, and equity at a given moment.

Shareholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation that remains after deducting its liabilities, representing what the shareholders own outright.

Liabilities

Financial obligations or debts that a company owes to others, which must be paid in the future, such as loans, accounts payable, or mortgages.

Statement of Cash Flows

A financial statement that shows the cash inflows and outflows for a company over a specified period, classified into operating, investing, and financing activities.