Appendix: Refer to Exhibit 15A-1

question 7

Essay

Appendix:
Refer to Exhibit 15A-1.
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Part C: What is the expected net profit under the simple profit sharing contract,and why would the partners adopt an incentive-compatible revelation mechanism (i.e.,an optimal incentives contract)?

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Q-Sort Research

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Perceived Self

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Ideal Self

An individual's conception of themselves in terms of aspirations, goals, and standards of perfection they wish to achieve.

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