Which Type of Software Is Created and Updated by a Worldwide

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which type of software is created and updated by a worldwide community of programmers and available for free?

• A)Software packages
• B)Mashups
• C)Outsourced
• D)Open source
• E)Closed source

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Definitions:

Feelings of Inequity

Emotional responses that arise when an individual perceives an imbalance or unfairness in their work environment, especially in terms of rewards and contributions.

Overreward Inequity

A situation where an individual perceives they are getting more rewards than they believe they deserve compared to others.

Frustration-Regression

A psychological phenomenon observed in goal-oriented behavior, where an individual facing obstacles regresses to less mature behaviors or simpler strategies in order to deal with frustration.

Equity Theory

A theory in social psychology that explains how individuals perceive fairness in distribution of resources within interpersonal relationships, leading to satisfaction or dissatisfaction.