What Did Ringelmann's Research in the 1880s Demonstrate

question 117

Multiple Choice

What did Ringelmann's research in the 1880s demonstrate?

• A) People exert less effort in simple group tasks than they would if working alone.
• B) The presence of other people improves performance on simple group tasks.
• C) Groups tend to make more extreme decisions than individuals.
• D) Individual performance is impaired by the distraction of an audience.

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Definitions:

Net Operating Income

A measure of a company's profitability, calculated by subtracting operating expenses from gross profit, not including non-operating income and expenses, interest, and taxes.

Break-even Point

A situation where overall expenses and earnings balance out, leaving no profit or deficit.

Fixed Expenses

Recurring costs that do not fluctuate with changes in production level or sales volume, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Operating Leverage

A financial ratio that measures the degree to which a firm can increase operating income by increasing revenue, highlighting the impact of fixed versus variable costs.