Assume That a Computer Is a Normal Good

question 131

Multiple Choice

Assume that a computer is a normal good. An increase in consumer income, other things being equal, would:

• A) cause an upward movement along the demand curve for computers.
• B) cause a downward movement along the demand curve for computers.
• C) shift the demand curve for computers to the left.
• D) shift the demand curve for computers to the right.

Identify and differentiate among the scientific management, human relations, and bureaucracy models.

Explain the role of coordination methods and the size of organizations in standardization.

Recognize the principles behind the systems/contingency and transformational models, including their adaptability and approach to management and communication.

Describe how virtual organizations operate and their temporary nature.

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Definitions:

Hominins

Members of the human lineage, including modern humans and all our direct ancestors, characterized by bipedalism and larger brain sizes than other primates.

Homo Sapiens

The scientific name for modern human beings, characterized by a capacity for language, social structure, and tool use.

Genus Homo

A category in biological taxonomy that includes humans and our closest extinct relatives.

Animal Lineages

The categorization and hierarchical arrangement of various animals based on their evolutionary relationships and characteristics.