A Professor Doing Research on Deviant Behavior Asks the Students

question 2

Multiple Choice

A professor doing research on deviant behavior asks the students in her classes to fill out an anonymous self-report questionnaire dealing with their use of alcohol and nonprescription drugs. In what way is this study ethically problematic?

• A) Studies of immoral behavior are inherently unethical.
• B) Anonymity may not be sufficient to protect privacy.
• C) Authorities may find out the names of the drug users and report them to the police.
• D) Participation is not voluntary.

Describe the content theories of motivation including Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Alderfer's ERG theory, Herzberg's two-factor theory, and McClelland's acquired needs theory.

Understand the role and implementation of skills-based pay systems within team settings and their effect on team performance and skills development.

Understand the definition and types of communication, including verbal, nonverbal, and mixed messages.

Recognize the importance and function of feedback in the communication process.

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Definitions:

Learning and Growth

Learning and growth refer to an organizational perspective focused on enhancing capabilities, employee skills, and overall innovation to achieve long-term objectives.

Surrogation

The substitution of a performance measure (or target) for the strategy or objective it was intended to assess, potentially misaligning organizational goals.

Performance Metrics

Quantitative measures used to assess, compare, and track performance or production over time.

Strategic Objectives

Targets or goals that an organization aims to achieve, which are designed to further its long-term interests.