Why Is It Difficult to Make Sweeping Statements About People

question 39

Multiple Choice

Why is it difficult to make sweeping statements about people using the science of organisational behaviour?

• A)People react differently to similar situations.
• B)Group cohesion and groupthink distort human behaviour.
• C)Culture can bias a person's thinking.
• D)Managers need time to understand the personal variables of staff before they can make sweeping statements.

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Definitions:

Law of Small Numbers

A cognitive bias that leads people to draw broad conclusions from small data sets.

Optimality

The condition of being the best or most favorable, especially in terms of decision-making or strategy.

Cognitive Processes

Mental activities involved in acquiring, processing, and storing knowledge, such as thinking, reasoning, and remembering.

Representativeness

The degree to which a particular sample reflects the characteristics of its larger population.