________ Refers to the Idea That Carefully Designed Performance Targets

question 80

Multiple Choice

________ refers to the idea that carefully designed performance targets and aims can motivate employees to higher performance.

• A) Goal-setting theory
• B) Equity theory
• C) Herzberg's two-factor theory
• D) David McClelland's three needs theory
• E) Expectancy theory

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Definitions:

Depreciable Cost

Depreciable cost is the cost of a fixed asset that is subject to depreciation over its useful life, excluding salvage value.

Depreciation Rate

A percentage rate used to calculate the decrease in value of an asset over time for accounting and tax purposes.

Units-of-Activity

A depreciation method that allocates the cost of an asset over its useful life based on the units it produces or hours it operates.

Straight-Line Depreciation

is a method of depreciating an asset where the asset's cost is evenly spread over its useful life, resulting in equal depreciation expenses each year.