Self-Interest

question 23

Multiple Choice

Self-interest

• A) implies that a person must try to increase wealth at all times.
• B) implies that people will not give away wealth.
• C) is consistent with many goals that people pursue, including betterment of others.
• D) applies only to people in market settings.

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Definitions:

Fixed Overhead Costs

Costs that do not change in total with changes in the volume of production or services.

Production Capacity

The maximum amount of output that a production facility can create, given the resources and constraints.

Negotiated Transfer Price

A price for goods or services transferred within a company, determined through negotiation between the selling and buying divisions or subsidiaries.

Negotiating Skills

The abilities and techniques used to effectively persuade or influence others in order to reach a mutual agreement.