A Researcher Who Accepts a Positivist Philosophy Believes That ______

question 28

Multiple Choice

A researcher who accepts a positivist philosophy believes that ______.

• A) there is no reality more important than reality itself
• B) the reality experienced by individuals differs because reality exists only in relation to each individual's unique perspective
• C) each individual experiences his/her own reality
• D) there is a reality that exists apart from our perceptions or interpretations of it

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Definitions:

Stakeholders

Individuals, groups, or organizations that have an interest or concern in an organization's activities, decisions, and success, including employees, customers, suppliers, and investors.

Attraction-Selection-Attrition (ASA) Theory

A theory in organizational psychology that explains how organizations tend to attract, select, and retain individuals with similar personalities and values.

Organizational Members

Individuals who are part of an organization, including both management and non-management staff, contributing to its culture, goals, and outcomes.

Values

Core beliefs or principles that guide and motivate attitudes and actions in individuals and organizations.