If Period 1 Ending Inventory Is Understated, Then

question 103

Multiple Choice

If Period 1 ending inventory is understated, then:

• A)both cost of goods sold and net income are understated in Period 1.
• B)cost of goods sold is overstated and net income is understated in Period 1.
• C)cost of goods sold is understated and net income is overstated in Period 1.
• D)both cost of goods sold and net income are overstated in Period 1.

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Definitions:

Psychological Contracts

An unwritten agreement between employees and employers regarding mutual expectations.

Performance-Outcome Contingencies

The relationship between the performance of specific actions and the resulting outcomes, emphasizing the role of rewards or consequences.

Expectancies

Beliefs about the likelihood of a particular outcome as a result of one's actions or behaviors.

Process Theories of Motivation

Theories that focus on the psychological and behavioral processes influencing individuals’ motivation, including how they make decisions about their behavior in relation to their goals.