Which of the Following Statements Is Most Accurate When in Relation

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most accurate when in relation to organisational culture?

• A) Cultures are intangible and so cannot be managed, as they cannot be measured.
• B) 'Appropriateness' of a culture depends on the unique combination of strategy, culture and circumstances facing the organisation.
• C) The existence of sub- cultures proves it is impossible to manage culture as it is not one cohesive thing.
• D) It is possible to identify the 'best' type of culture for a given organisation.

Understand the concept and stages of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) by Selye.

Identify different definitions and types of stress, including cognitive appraisals related to stress.

Explain the stages of change (transtheoretical) model and its application to modifying behaviors.

Describe research-derived strategies for enhancing personal happiness.

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Definitions:

Talent and Ability

The natural aptitude or acquired skills possessed by individuals that enable them to perform certain tasks or excel in certain fields.

Median Earnings

The middle value of income earned, such that half of earners make more and half make less, often used to measure central tendency of income distribution.

Compensating Differentials

Wage differentials that arise from the need to compensate workers for non-monetary aspects of a job, such as difficult working conditions or undesirable locations.

Midnight Shift

A work schedule that typically runs through the night hours, often starting at or around midnight and lasting until morning.