Which of the Following Would Most Likely Be Considered an Act

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would most likely be considered an act of aggression by Aronson's definition?

• A) A football player tackling a practice dummy
• B) An actor rehearsing a fight scene who accidentally punches a stuntman, breaking his nose
• C) A middle school child angrily but harmlessly hits his father
• D) A person whose comment unintentionally hurts a friend's feelings

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Definitions:

Formal Authority

The right bestowed upon an individual or unit to make decisions, command obedience, and enforce rules within an organization's hierarchy.

Situational Contingencies

External factors or circumstances that influence the outcome of a decision or action and must be considered in planning and execution.

Organizational Design

The process of structuring an organization’s roles, responsibilities, and systems to effectively manage and utilize resources to achieve business objectives.

Unique Problems

Distinctive or specific issues that do not commonly occur and require tailored solutions.