Donelle is very upset that Pete is leaving their company. She thinks no one can do the job the way that he does. Pete assures her that he has seen many employees come and go, and while it will be somewhat different, things will eventually go back to “normal.” Pete is referring to what concept of the systems metaphor?
A. system
B. nonsummativity
C. interdependence
D. homeostasis
D. homeostasis
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As companies recognize and embrace new concepts such as the globalization of "the coffee culture," the potential for effective global advertising:
A) decreases. B) increases. C) remains the same. D) becomes evident. E) is ignored.
Which of the following is true of an inspection procedure at a workplace by a safety and health compliance officer?
A) The officer is not required to check the company records during inspection. B) The officer arrives at the workplace within two days of informing the employer about the inspection. C) The officer conducts the inspection alone and cannot be accompanied by the employer or an employee. D) The officer discusses any apparent violations with the employer.
Managers often have difficulty comparing employee evaluations conducted by several supervisors because words such as “satisfactory” mean different things for different people. This is known as a/an ____ problem.
a. Semantic b. Value judgment c. Selective perception d. Frame of reference
One major difference between reminder advertising and pioneering advertising is that
A. reminder advertising is less likely to use "soft sell" ads. B. pioneering advertising is emphasized in the later stages of the product life cycle. C. reminder advertising focuses on selective demand, while pioneering advertising tries to develop primary demand. D. reminder advertising is emphasized in the early stages of the product life cycle. E. None of these answers is correct.