Aronson and O'Leary Conducted a Study Designed to Encourage Water

question 52

Multiple Choice

Aronson and O'Leary conducted a study designed to encourage water conservation among male students showering at the university field house. They found that students were more likely to conserve water (by turning off the shower while soaping up) after:

• A) a colorful, vivid sign urging water conservation was placed in the shower room.
• B) a water-conserving "model" told them that they, too, should turn off the shower while soaping up.
• C) listening to a high-status university official explain the importance of conserving water.
• D) observing the behavior of a "model" who turned off the shower while soaping up.

Comprehend the concept of the zone of indifference and its significance in organizational behavior.

Identify and describe tangible symbols of power as per Michael Korda.

Analyze the ethical dimensions of power-related behavior using the criterion of utilitarian outcomes.

Describe the characteristics of managers who use power successfully according to David McClelland.

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Definitions:

Learning Curve

A graphical representation that shows how learning or gaining experience increases efficiency or performance over time.

Polar Coordinate

A coordinate system where each point on a plane is determined by an angle and a distance from a fixed point, called the pole.