Which of the Following Activities Can Create an External Cost

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following activities can create an external cost?

• A)Honking continuously while driving past a hospital.
• B)Reducing the use of plastic carry bags while shopping.
• C)Burying garbage under the soil and planting trees on it.
• D)Using smog controls on private cars.

Identify the measurement scales for elements within expectancy theory.

Distinguish between different goal types and their purposes.

Analyze how expectations and outcomes influence employee motivation and behavior.

Understand the impact of goal difficulty and specificity on performance and motivation.

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Definitions:

Discount Method

The discount method is a way of understanding the value of money received in the future as being less valuable than money held today, often used in calculating the present value of future cash flows.

Actual Interest Rate

The actual interest rate received or incurred on a loan or investment, considering the impact of compounding.

Discount Rate

The rate of interest imposed on loans obtained by commercial banks and other depository institutions from the Federal Reserve's discount window.

Actual Interest Rate

The real rate of interest earned or paid on an investment, loan, or other financial product, taking into account the effects of compounding.