Which One of the Following Statements Is the Most Accurate

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is the most accurate definition of motivation?

• A) An inner state that arouses, directs, and maintains a person's behaviour
• B) An inner state that causes a person to initiate an action
• C) The level of involvement a person has in a chosen activity
• D) The degree of persistence a person has toward completing an activity

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Definitions:

Substitute Capital

Assets or investments that can be used as alternatives to others, capable of fulfilling similar functions or bringing similar returns in a portfolio.

Price of Capital

The cost of using capital goods in production, which can include interest payments on loans or rent on equipment.

Marginal Product

The additional output gained by adding one more unit of a specific input, keeping all other inputs constant.

Economic Profit

The profit from an activity or business venture after subtracting both explicit and implicit costs, including opportunity costs.