A construction firm that accumulates cash in anticipation of a significant drop in lumber costs is an

example of the ________ motive for holding cash.

A) precautionary B) speculative C) transaction D) hedging

B

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Which of the following is true with regard to products?

A) The quality of products is far more difficult to measure than that of services. B) Products do not include experiences, organizations, persons, places, and ideas. C) Products are not meant for sale in the market. D) Products include services, events, persons, places, organizations, ideas, or a mixture of these. E) Products refer to only those activities that are essentially intangible.

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If goals are perceived as too difficult or impossible to attain _____

a. performance will improve as the goals will challenge a person b. a person will work harder c. performance may actually decrease d. motivation and morale will increase e. answers a, b, and d

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