Bakari Is Preparing His Research Study to Determine How People

question 12

Multiple Choice

Bakari is preparing his research study to determine how people evaluate their interactions with others.Which of the following pairs of theories would he find to be the MOST helpful to include as bases for his research?

• A)expectancy violations theory and social exchange theory
• B)face-negotiation theory and social comparison theory
• C)uses and gratifications theory and expectancy violations theory
• D)uncertainty reduction theory and uses and gratifications theory

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Definitions:

Expected Value Analysis

A statistical technique used to calculate the average outcome when the future includes scenarios that may or may not happen.

Sensitivity Analysis

The process of analyzing the impact of varying key assumptions or input variables on the outcome of a decision or model.

Annual Net Cash Flow

The difference between a company's total cash inflows and outflows over one fiscal year, reflecting its ability to generate cash.

Average Rate Of Return

A method of evaluating a capital investment proposal that focuses on the expected profitability of the investment; computed as average annual income divided by average investment. Also referred to as accounting rate of return.