Which of the Following Is True of the Scalar Chain

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the scalar chain principle?

• A) Each person should receive orders from only one boss.
• B) One person should be in charge of all activities that have the same performance objective.
• C) There should be a clear and unbroken line of communication from the top to the bottom in an organization.
• D) Guidelines must be written and kept for historical record.
• E) Workers should be selected and promoted on ability, competency, and performance.

Analyze the role of group characteristics (e.g., size, unanimity) on the likelihood of conformity and obedience.

Explain the phenomena of groupthink and how it can impact decision-making within groups.

Understand the interplay between individual and group-level factors in promoting or hindering helping behavior.

Understand the basic principles of utilitarianism and the distinction between act and rule utilitarianism.

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Definitions:

Identity Concealed

To hide or mask one's true personal identity for various reasons.

Participants' Right

The entitlements and protections afforded to individuals taking part in research, ensuring their welfare and ethical treatment.

Justice

The principle of fairness and the moral rightness of laws and their execution in society.

Ethical Principle

A fundamental guideline or rule that helps determine the rightness or wrongness of actions within a moral framework.