What Is a Construct

question 16

Multiple Choice

What is a construct?

• A) A "tent" under which several theories with similar viewpoints cluster
• B) A means of analyzing a theory at the most appropriate level(s) of conceptualization
• C) A mini-theory, a small component of a larger model
• D) A theory that explains human behavior in terms of five trait clusters or "superfactors"

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Definitions:

Managerial Attitudes

The predispositions or orientations that managers have towards people, tasks, and situations in the workplace.

Ethnocentric

Holding the belief that one's own culture or ethnicity is superior to others, often resulting in judging other cultures from the perspective of one's own.

Local Decision Making

The process of making choices or solving problems at a local level, often allowing individuals or groups closest to the issue or situation to make the decisions.

Polycentric

Polycentric refers to a philosophy or approach in international business, in which policies and practices are tailored specifically to fit the requirements of each country.