Programmed Decisions Minimize the Need for Managers to

question 43

Multiple Choice

Programmed decisions minimize the need for managers to

• A)exercise discretion.
• B)act alone.
• C)make the same decision under similar circumstances.
• D)none of the above

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Definitions:

Stanley Milgram

An American social psychologist known for his research on obedience, demonstrating the power of authority in compelling people to go against their personal ethics.

Phillip Zimbardo

An American psychologist known for his research on social psychology, notably the Stanford prison experiment which illustrated how social situations can influence human behavior.

Solomon Asch

A psychologist best known for his research on social conformity, demonstrating how group pressure could influence an individual to conform.

Forgiveness

Ceasing to feel angry toward or seek retribution against someone who has wronged you.