Which of the Following Preliminary Conclusions Can Be Reported Based

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following preliminary conclusions can be reported based on a research on the effects of ESOPs?

• A) employees' attitudes about motivation, absenteeism, and job satisfaction are automatically affected
• B) employees identify more with the company and have greater information about its operation
• C) the actual role of the union changes after the ESOP
• D) the firm will become more productive, efficient, and profitable
• E) employees want to take over companies with ESOPs

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Definitions:

Imitation

The action of using someone or something as a model and replicating their behavior, actions, or processes.

R&D Expenditures

Funds allocated towards research and development activities in order to innovate or improve products or services.

Imitation Problem

The potential for a firm’s rivals to produce a close variation of (imitate) a firm’s new product or process, greatly reducing the originator’s profit from R&D and innovation.

Innovation Diffusion

The process by which new ideas, practices, or technologies spread within a population or society, influencing patterns of adoption and utilization.