Which of the Following Is an Example of a Normative

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a normative - as opposed to a positive - statement?

• A)The discount rate is the interest rate the Federal Reserve charges banks to borrow funds.
• B)The US income tax rate increases with the amount of income earned.
• C)The government should increase the tax on gasoline.
• D)The US unemployment rate increased to 10 percent in 2009.

Recognize the methods and challenges of performance evaluation and bias in the workplace.

Understand the role of organizational psychology in the workplace context.

Identify strategies for improving workplace efficiency and employee satisfaction.

Recognize the importance of corporate culture and the methods for assessing employee performance.

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Definitions:

Maslow

A reference to Abraham Maslow, an American psychologist known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory in psychology regarding human motivational needs.

Cultural Backgrounds

The various societal influences, traditions, and heritage that shape an individual's or group's identity and behaviors.

Ethnic Backgrounds

The categorization of individuals based on shared cultural, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or ancestral heritage.

Discharge Teaching

The act of educating patients and their caregivers about care procedures, medication management, and follow-up needs before they leave the hospital.