Brett and Erin Are Accountants Working for XMP Corporation; Brett

question 6

Multiple Choice

Brett and Erin are accountants working for XMP Corporation; Brett is very interested in working his way up to being XMP's chief financial officer.He believes if he completes all his assigned tasks well before their established deadlines and controls costs in his area, he will be promoted.He is confident he can achieve those two goals.Which of the following best pairs an element of expectancy theory with a phrase that illustrates it?

• A)Expectancy: completes all his assigned tasks well before their established deadlines.
• B)Instrumentality: very interested in working his way up to being XMP's chief financial officer.
• C)Valence: very interested in working his way up to being XMP's chief financial officer.
• D)Instrumentality: completes all his assigned tasks well before their established deadlines.

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Definitions:

Business Judgment Rule

The reluctance of the court to interfere with decisions of a board of directors.

Corporate Information

Data and details related to the operations, management, and financial status of a company.

Personal Benefit

An advantage or gain that accrues to an individual, often in a context where it might be considered ethically dubious or a conflict of interest.

Personal Liability

Legal responsibility of an individual to answer for debts, actions, or failures, potentially using personal assets to cover obligations.