Delaying the Payment of Accounts Payable in Order to Improve

question 286

Multiple Choice

Delaying the payment of accounts payable in order to improve cash management is known as

• A) ruining the firm's credit rating.
• B) stretching the payables.
• C) reducing optimal cash requirements.
• D) float.

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Definitions:

Latent Learning

occurs without immediate reinforcement and is not immediately demonstrated through performance, becoming apparent only when there is motivation to demonstrate it.

Learning/Performance Distinction

The concept that learning and performance are different phenomena; learning refers to the acquisition of knowledge or skills, while performance is the demonstration of what has been learned.

Observational Learning

The process of acquiring knowledge, attitudes, or behaviors by watching and imitating the actions of others.

Motivated

Being motivated refers to having a drive or desire to act or accomplish something, often stemming from personal goals, needs, or incentives.