An Organized System of Assumptions and Principles That Purports to Explain

question 223

Multiple Choice

An organized system of assumptions and principles that purports to explain a specified set of phenomena and their interrelationships is called a(n) _______________.

• A) hypothesis
• B) operational definition
• C) research design
• D) theory

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Definitions:

Cross-Functional Team

A team composed of members from different functional areas of an organization, working together towards a common goal.

Multiteam System

A complex system consisting of multiple teams working interdependently toward shared and distinct objectives.

Quality Circles

A management technique involving a group of employees who voluntarily meet regularly to identify, analyze, and solve work-related problems.

KSAs

An acronym for Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities; the set of qualifications and characteristics that enable a person to perform a specific job.