George Operates a Small Family Business

question 11

Multiple Choice

George operates a small family business. He wants his daughter, Katie, to lead the business in future. He believes that Katie is currently incompetent of running the business? Katie has also shown her interest in getting involved in the business. What do you think George should do?

• A) Open another business for Katie to lead it
• B) Let Katie work elsewhere first before joining the business
• C) Hire Katie in the business even though she is incompetent
• D) He should publicly criticize Katie for being incompetent

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Definitions:

Norms Enforced

The process by which social norms or expectations are upheld and followed within a society or group.

Moral Holiday

A specified time period during which some norm violations are allowed.

Negative Sanctions

Penalties or punishments imposed on individuals or groups to discourage nonconformity to societal norms or laws, ranging from informal disapproval to formal legal penalties.

Gesturing

The use of physical movements and signs, often made with the hands or body, to convey messages or express thoughts without using words.