From a Managerial Perspective,which Budget Is Most Likely to Motivate

question 123

Multiple Choice

From a managerial perspective,which budget is most likely to motivate people to succeed in executing it?

• A)A budget that is tight,but attainable because it creates the appropriate level of challenge.
• B)A budget that is easy to achieve,because it inspires confidence.
• C)A budget that is difficult to achieve,because it encourages people to aim high.
• D)A budget that is tight,and nearly impossible to achieve,because it creates camaraderie and an "us versus them" mentality.

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Definitions:

Just-world Phenomenon

The cognitive bias that a person's actions are inherently inclined to bring morally fair and fitting consequences to that person, to the end of all noble actions being rewarded and all evil actions punished.

Altruism

The selfless concern for the well-being of others, often leading to actions for their benefit without personal gain.

Deindividuation

A psychological state characterized by reduced self-awareness and diminished social identity, leading to uninhibited and impulsive behavior, often in group settings.

Bystander Effect

A social psychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present, often due to the diffusion of responsibility.