Assume You Are an Overconfident Manager

question 30

Multiple Choice

Assume you are an overconfident manager.You are most apt to do which one of the following more so than you would if you were not overconfident?

• A)research a project more thoroughly before committing funds to commence it
• B)accept risky projects that turn out to be less profitable than you expected
• C)wait until new technology proves its worth before incorporating it into your firm's operations
• D)avoid mergers and acquisitions
• E)invest excess company cash more conservatively than your peers at other firms

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Definitions:

Air Pollution

The presence of toxic chemicals or compounds in the air, which can harm human health, damage the environment, and cause property destruction.

Livestock Farming

The agricultural practice of breeding and raising animals (such as cows, pigs, chickens) for meat, milk, or other products.

Solid Waste Disposal

The process of handling and disposing of solid wastes from residential, commercial, and industrial sources, typically involving collection, transportation, and landfilling or recycling.

Toxic Substances Control Act

A law enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1976 to regulate the introduction of new or already existing chemicals.