Which of the Following Is the Best Example of a Manager

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of a manager discounting the future?

• A) "I must consult others in order to make good decisions."
• B) "It is important to plan for the long-term health of the company."
• C) "Even if it is becoming popular, e-commerce is expensive and difficult."
• D) "We must make a profit in order to survive."
• E) "I must focus more on quarterly profits now than long-term profitability."

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Definitions:

Negative Income Tax

A welfare system within which individuals earning below a certain amount receive supplemental pay from the government instead of paying taxes.

Income Distribution

Income distribution is the way in which total income is shared among the population of a country or region.

Progressive Tax Rates

A tax system where the tax rate increases as the taxable amount or income increases, imposing a higher percentage rate on higher income earners.

Welfare Programs

Governmental provisions designed to improve individuals' quality of life, often targeted at the needy.