A scale on which all of the scale descriptors (i.e. "poor," "fair," "good") are assigned artificial numbers is called:

A) a descriptor scale format with real numbers
B) a "poor" to "good" scale
C) a numerical/descriptor format
D) a synthetic metric format
E) no such scale exists


D

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A. Didrickson needs to shift from decentralized to centralized decision-making so as to give senior executives more authority and control in driving cultural change B. Didrickson needs to select and assemble a team of people with the requisite skills and experience, upgrading or expanding individual abilities as needed, and then molding the efforts of individuals into a collaborative effort to create an organizational ability. C. Didrickson needs to acquire capabilities through mergers and acquisitions D. Didrickson needs to enter into collaborative partnerships with suppliers, competitors, or other companies that possess needed expertise. E. Didrickson needs to engage in experience-building activities such as collaborative efforts in R&D engineering and design

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