A Company Has Designed an Alarm Clock That "Runs and Hides

question 156

Multiple Choice

A company has designed an alarm clock that "runs and hides" after going off, forcing the person to get up and find the alarm clock if he or she wants to shut off the alarm. According to behavioral economists,

• A)it is unlikely to alter people's tendency to shut off the alarm and ultimately oversleep.
• B)the alarm clock keeps people from hitting the snooze button and taking advantage of the availability heuristic.
• C)the alarm clock serves as a precommitment device, helping the user to stick to the originally planned wake-up time.
• D)overconfidence effects will discourage use of such devices.

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Definitions:

Technology Barrier

Obstacles that hinder the adoption, implementation, or effective use of technologies, possibly due to economic, social, or practical reasons.

OD Intervention

Training tools that teach members of the organization how to solve problems they face or make needed changes to organizational development (OD).

Companywide

Pertaining to or affecting all parts of a company, its employees, or its operations, usually in the context of initiatives, policies, or changes.

Systematic Method

An orderly, planned approach to solving a problem, typically involving steps that are carefully followed.