At the Main Campus of a Large University, Faculty Always

question 56

Multiple Choice

At the main campus of a large university, faculty always refer to each other as doctor, wear suits, and guard their academic domains against each other. This leads to frequent name-calling and strenuous debates. Meanwhile, at the various branch campuses, faculty members call each other by their first names, dress casually, and support each other's scholarly efforts. This example illustrates the differences in __________ that can exist within an organization.

• A) supply chain communication
• B) autocratic buying center culture
• C) organizational culture
• D) business missions
• E) corporate social responsibility

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Definitions:

Slippery Slope Fallacy

A logical fallacy that occurs when an argument suggests that a minor first step will lead to a chain of related and undesired events.

Fallacy Of Composition

The logical error of assuming that what is true for the individual parts must also be true for the whole group.

Slippery Slope Fallacy

A logical fallacy that asserts without sufficient evidence that a relatively small first action leads inevitably to a chain of related (negative) events.

Predicted Outcome

A predicted outcome is the expected result of an experiment or model, often based on theoretical insight or previous data.