To Study the Effects of Noise on Worker Productivity,researchers Have

question 324

Multiple Choice

To study the effects of noise on worker productivity,researchers have one group of people work in a noisy room and a second group work in a quiet room.To be sure that any differences in the productivity of the two groups actually result from the different noise levels,the researcher should use

• A) the case study.
• B) correlational measurement.
• C) naturalistic observation.
• D) random assignment.

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Definitions:

Mechanistic Model

A formalized structure based on centralization and departmentalization.

Participative Decision-Making

A decision-making process in which all members of a group contribute to and influence the outcome of a decision.

Coercion

Involves compelling an individual to act in a certain way by using force or threats.

Resistance To Change

Refers to opposition or pushback by individuals or groups within an organization when they perceive that a change is threatening their norms, beliefs, procedures, or interests.