IKEA Sells a Portable Workbench Called the FAHRTFULL

question 335

Multiple Choice

IKEA sells a portable workbench called the FAHRTFULL.The product has many positive features,and in German or Swedish markets,the name describes the product's features well (fahrt meaning travel) .This brand name in the United States however,may not be as effective due to __________.

• A)disappointment when the product fails to perform
• B)the element of humor which makes consumers question product quality
• C)governmental restrictions on brand names regarding bodily functions
• D)language and cultural differences
• E)difficulty in spelling and pronunciation

Understand various theories of motivation and their application in organizational settings.

Differentiate between the major alternative work arrangements and their implications for individuals and organizations.

Identify strategies for enhancing self-efficacy and goal setting in the workplace.

Recognize the significance of positive reinforcement and operant conditioning strategies in managing employee behavior.

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Definitions:

Cohesiveness

The quality of forming a united whole, often referring to the sense of solidarity or togetherness within a group.

Theoretical Model

An abstract representation that explains how various aspects of a concept or process are related to each other.

Motivational

Pertains to the various psychological factors that stimulate a person's desire to be continually interested and committed to a job, role, or subject, or to make an effort to attain a goal.

Behavioral

Pertaining to the actions or reactions of an organism, often in relation to its environment, which can be observed and measured from the outside.