The Following Statements Are Typically True of Non-Family Members in Most

question 87

Multiple Choice

The following statements are typically true of non-family members in most family companies, except ______

• A) non-family members in managerial positions may be discouraged when all business-related issues are addressed by either the owner or only family members.
• B) excluding non-family members can negatively affect their performance and productivity.
• C) non-family members are generally not considered for top management positions.
• D) non-family members are likely to succeed to top management positions if they are properly qualified.
• E) non-family members can become demotivated when they are excluded from management positions.

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Definitions:

Conservation

The principle that certain properties such as mass, volume, and number remain the same despite changes in the forms of objects, understanding of which is a key development in early childhood cognition.

Concrete Operational

A stage of cognitive development in children described by Piaget, characterized by the ability to think logically about concrete objects and situations.

Infantile Amnesia

The inability of adults to recall memories from early childhood, typically before the age of three or four.

Theory of Mind

The ability to attribute mental states—beliefs, intents, desires, emotions, knowledge—to oneself and others and to understand that others have beliefs, desires, and intentions that are different from one's own.