One of Three Managers at a Research Laboratory Drafted a Policy

question 9

Multiple Choice

One of three managers at a research laboratory drafted a policy that would allow his department to do more testing in his laboratory.This policy included the times for regular collection in addition to a new process for emergency laboratory testing.The policy and procedures were never followed.The reason was that:

• A) The policy was too lengthy and inundated readers with too much detail.
• B) The policy made decisions for other departments in the company.
• C) The staff did not believe that the new policy would be effective.
• D) Testing should not be done in the laboratory.

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Definitions:

Big Five

Five crucial dimensions of personality determined through factor analyses of trait terms: extraversion, neuroticism (or emotional instability), agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness to experience.

Dimensions

Aspects or features that can be used to differentiate or categorize items, concepts, or phenomena along a spectrum.

Big Five Traits

The Big Five traits refer to five broad dimensions of personality that include openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism, widely used in psychology to describe human personality.

Agreeableness

This refers to a personality trait that encompasses qualities like kindness, affection, cooperation, and a willingness to help others.