Operating Activities

question 131

Multiple Choice

Operating activities:

• A) Are the means organizations use to pay for resources like land, buildings and equipment.
• B) Involve using resources to research, develop, purchase, produce, distribute and market products and services.
• C) Involve acquiring and disposing of resources that a business uses to acquire and sell its products or services.
• D) Are also called asset management.
• E) Are also called strategic management.

Recognize the influence of situational and dispositional factors on behavior as described by the actor-observer effect.

Explain the role of self-handicapping strategies in protecting self-esteem.

Identify methods used in psychological research and attitude measurement, such as Likert scales.

Understand the difference between internal and external attributions and how they apply to oneself and others.

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Definitions:

Reportable Segments

Portions of a business that can be separately identified by products and services or by geographical areas, providing relevant information to evaluate its financial statements.

Segmented Information

Segmented information refers to the breakdown of a company's financial reports into segments or divisions, allowing for a detailed analysis of each part of the business.

Discreet Approach

A method focusing on individual items or events rather than looking at an overall perspective or pattern.

Integral Approach

A methodological approach that seeks to integrate diverse perspectives and disciplines to solve complex problems, often applying to management and organization strategies.