A(n)________ Occurs When Decision Makers Take Credit for Their Successes

question 21

Multiple Choice

A(n) ________ occurs when decision makers take credit for their successes and blame failures on outside factors.

• A)confirmation bias
• B)overconfidence bias
• C)sunk costs error
• D)self-serving bias

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Definitions:

Partnership Assets

Partnership assets include all the resources owned by a partnership, ranging from cash, property, and equipment to intangible assets, used in the operation of the partnership.

Capital Contributions

Funds or assets provided by owners or shareholders to a company for the purpose of growing the business or covering operational expenses.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of a tangible asset’s cost that has been allocated as depreciation expense since the asset was put into use.

Fair Value

The estimated market price of an asset or liability, reflecting the price at which an orderly transaction would take place between market participants.