Which One of These Measures a Firm's Operating and Asset

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which one of these measures a firm's operating and asset use efficiency as well as its financial leverage?

• A)Equity multiplier
• B)Capital intensity ratio
• C)DuPont identity
• D)Profit margin
• E)Return on assets

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences discomfort due to holding conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values.

Attitudinal Change

A shift in an individual's attitude, viewpoint, or stance towards a particular idea, person, or object.

Festinger

Leon Festinger, a psychologist known for the theory of cognitive dissonance, which describes the discomfort felt when one's beliefs are inconsistent with one's behaviors.

Central Route

In the context of persuasion, this refers to a pathway where individuals are influenced by the content and quality of the message, leading to lasting attitude change.