Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Not-Invented-Here

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the not-invented-here (NIH) syndrome?

• A) It may spring from a person's lack of appreciation for their own culture.
• B) It can be overcome by promoting ethnocentrism in the workplace.
• C) It causes an unwillingness to apply knowledge.
• D) Its origin is culturally indistinct.

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Definitions:

Passive Attribution

The tendency to explain someone's behavior by attributing it to the situation or environment rather than to the individual's own traits or choices.

Ruminate

The act of thinking deeply or repeatedly about something, often causing distress.

Depression

A common mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities.

Bipolar Disorder

A mental disorder marked by significant mood swings including manic highs and depressive lows.