Which of the Following Would Be Most Likely to Cause

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be most likely to cause employees to ignore intermediate- and long-term planning?

• A) Strong emphasis on short-term goals such as quarterly profits
• B) Overemphasis on quantitative goals
• C) Extremely challenging goals
• D) Means-end inversion
• E) Overemphasis on qualitative goals

---

Definitions:

Interest Rate

The amount charged by a lender to a borrower for the use of assets, usually expressed as a percentage of the principal.

Education Expenses

Costs associated with education, including tuition, books, and supplies, among others.

Interest Rate

The cost of borrowing money or the return on investment for savings and loans, usually expressed as a percentage.

Income Loss

Refers to a decrease in earnings or revenue, often due to unexpected events, market changes, or operational failures.