Which of the Following Is NOT a Way That Standards

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a way that standards can emerge in an industry?

• A) Lobbying the government to mandate an industry standard when the benefits of establishing a standard are recognized
• B) Emerging rules and regulations about resource use and worker safety
• C) Government- or association-set standards fall into the public domain
• D) Market demand
• E) Industry association between cooperating businesses without government assistance

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Definitions:

Intrinsic Motivation

The internal drive to perform an activity for its own sake and for the satisfaction it provides, rather than for some external reward.

External Agent

An individual or entity from outside an organization that acts on its behalf in a specific capacity.

Maslow's Theory

refers to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, a psychological theory proposing that humans are motivated by five levels of needs: physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization.

Prepotent Needs

In Maslow's hierarchy, these are more dominant or pressing needs that must be satisfied before higher-level needs can be addressed.