Economists Assume That Individuals

question 81

Multiple Choice

Economists assume that individuals

• A)behave in unpredictable ways.
• B)will never take actions to help others.
• C)prefer to live in a society that values fairness above all else.
• D)are rational and respond to incentives.

Discuss the effect of descriptive and injunctive norms on individual and group behavior.

Understand the significance of charismatic leadership and factors contributing to its rise and influence.

Recognize the role of informational influence in shaping beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors.

Distinguish between different sources and types of authority and their impact on obedience.

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Definitions:

Cumulative Dividends

Dividend payments that must be paid out to preferred shareholders before any dividends can be issued to common shareholders.

Consolidated Balance Sheet

A balance sheet that provides a financial snapshot of a parent company and its subsidiaries as one single entity, consolidating all assets, liabilities, and equity.

Equipment

Tangible property used in the operation of a business that is not intended for sale in the ordinary course of business.

Acquisition Differential

The disparity between the acquisition cost and the fair market value of the identifiable net assets obtained.