What Procedures Can Help to Guard Against a Socially Desirable

question 41

Multiple Choice

What procedures can help to guard against a socially desirable response when using self-report items?

• A) one of the purposes of self-report items is to get socially desirable responses
• B) ask what they think other people do before asking what they do
• C) use legal definitions
• D) ask only a few questions

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Definitions:

Effective Means

Methods or strategies that achieve desired results or objectives efficiently.

Budget

An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time, guiding financial planning and performance evaluation.

Contribution Margin

The revenue remaining after variable costs are subtracted, indicating how much revenue contributes to fixed costs and profit.

Costs Incurred

Expenses that a company has recognized or spent, regardless of when payment is made.