Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) New SEC rules require firms to report option grants within two days of the grant date, which may help prevent further abuses.
• B) Studies have found evidence that the practice of timing the release of information to maximize the value of CEO stock options is widespread.
• C) Managers have an incentive to manipulate the release of financial forecasts so that good news comes out before options are granted and bad news is delayed until after the options are granted.
• D) The factor contributing most to the climb in CEO total compensation for the 1990s was the sharp increase in the value of stock and options granted each year.

Grasp the key elements and predictions of McClelland's theory of needs, focusing on achievement, affiliation, and power.

Differentiate between various motivational theories and their approach to explaining human motivation.

Recognize the importance of autonomy support in motivation according to self-determination theory.

Identify the role of psychological needs in motivation and their impact on behavior and performance.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effects.

Experiment

A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.

Self-Actualization

The realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potential, considered as a drive or need present in everyone.

Humanist Perspective

An approach within psychology that stresses the inherent goodness of people and their potential for personal growth, emphasizing empathy and the person as a whole.