A Sample of 33 Companies Was Randomly Selected and Data

question 11

Multiple Choice

A sample of 33 companies was randomly selected and data collected on the average annual bonus, turnover rate (%) , and trust index (measured on a scale of 0 - 100) .The regression coefficient associated with Average Bonus was found to be
-0) 0007216.The correct interpretation of this value is ________________________ .

• A)holding the trust index constant, increasing the average annual bonus by $100 will decrease the turnover rate by 7.2%
• B)for companies that have the same score on the trust index, increasing the average annual bonus by $100 is associated with a decrease in turnover rate of 7.2%, on average
• C)for companies that have the same score on the trust index, increasing the average annual bonus by $100 is associated with an increase in turnover rate of 7.2%, on average
• D)an increase of $100 in the average annual bonus decreases the turnover rate by 7.2%
• E)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Affect Displays

Nonverbal behaviors that communicate emotions.

Cognitive

Pertaining to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, and judging.

Nonverbal Behavior

Communication without words, including gestures, facial expressions, body language, and other forms of expressing oneself without verbal language.

Monitoring

The ongoing process of observing and checking the progress or quality of something over a period of time.