Which of the Following Describes a Cluster Sample

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes a cluster sample?

• A) people who respond to a mailed survey make up the sample
• B) all students who sign up for a study make up the sample
• C) 60% of the population is left-handed so 60% of the subjects chosen are also left-handed
• D) subjects are selected from a local preschool class to represent preschoolers who live in the area

Acknowledge the diverse contributions to management theory and practice from around the globe.

Understand the key theories and theorists in the field of management and their contributions.

Recognize the role of customer perception in determining quality according to Feigenbaum's view.

Distinguish between McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y and their assumptions about employee motivation and behavior.

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Definitions:

Distributional Error

A distributional error occurs when the rater tends to use only one part of the rating scale.

Rating Scale

A method for assigning a value to a variable or a performance level, often for the purpose of evaluation or assessment.

Rater

An individual who evaluates and provides feedback on the performance of others, commonly used in contexts of employee performance reviews, assessments, and surveys.

Management-by-objectives

A performance management approach where managers and employees work together to set, record, and monitor goals for a specific period, aiming to improve organizational performance.