Why Do You Think So Many of the "Teachers" in Milgram's

question 137

Essay

Why do you think so many of the "teachers" in Milgram's "shocking" experiment on obedience administered the highest levels of shock to their "learners"? In answering this question you undoubtedly made some sort of attributions of the teachers' behavior.Analyze the attributions you made in terms of what you've learned about attribution theory from the text.

Recognize the various sources and methods of employee recruitment, including their advantages and disadvantages.

Identify the components and significance of a job description and job specification.

Understand the legal and ethical considerations in hiring, including anti-discrimination laws.

Recognize the importance of training and its role in improving employee performance and motivation.

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Definitions:

Depreciation Expense

The orderly apportionment of a tangible asset's cost over the duration of its use.

Residual Value

The estimated value that an asset will have at the end of its useful life, after depreciation has been taken into account.

Double Declining Balance

A method of accelerated depreciation which doubles the depreciation rate of the straight-line method, resulting in higher depreciation expenses in the earlier years of an asset's life.

Intangible Assets

Non-physical assets that hold value, such as patents, trademarks, and goodwill.