An Option Contract Is Created When an Offeror Promises to Hold

question 21

True/False

An option contract is created when an offeror promises to hold an offer open for a specified period of time in return for a payment given by the offeree.

Examine the implications of division of labor and specialization on productivity and economic efficiency.

Understand the concept of the production possibilities frontier (PPF) and its assumptions.

Differentiate between attainable and unattainable points on the PPF.

Understand the implications of efficient resource use on the PPF.

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Definitions:

Instrumentality

A person’s belief that various outcomes will occur as a result of task performance.

Expectancy Theory of Motivation

A theory suggesting that individuals are motivated to act in a certain way based on their expectation that their actions will lead to their desired outcome.

Valence

The value a person assigns to work-related outcomes.

Performance-outcome Expectancy

The belief about the likelihood that one's effort will lead to desired performance levels and outcomes.