Which of the Following Is an Example of an Ethical

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an ethical dilemma?

• A)Deciding whether or not to inform employees that layoffs are coming,when a big project needs to be finished
• B)Deciding whether or not to sell company stock when you have inside information on a coming downturn
• C)Deciding whether or not to use the copy machine for your personal papers
• D)Deciding whether or not to declare the costs of your vacation travel as a deductible business expense

Understand the implications of salvage value and working capital in investment decisions.

Calculate and apply the payback period method for investment appraisal.

Appreciate the importance of the cost of capital in investment decisions.

Use profitability index to rank investment projects.

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Definitions:

Systems Software

The collection of software that manages the resources of a computer and provides a platform for running application software, including operating systems and utilities.

Application Software

Application software consists of computer programs and tools designed to help users perform specific tasks or activities beyond the basic operation of the computer itself.

Hardware

The physical components of a computer system, such as the CPU, RAM, hard drives, motherboard, and peripheral devices.

Communication Technologies

The tools and systems used for the transmission, reception, and processing of information between parties.