Define Normative Conformity, Informational Conformity, Public Compliance, and Private Acceptance

question 20

Essay

Define normative conformity, informational conformity, public compliance, and private acceptance. How does the compliance-acceptance distinction relate to the normative-informational influence distinction? Consider which of these types of influence was occurring in the studies discussed in Chapter 4 (for instance, Crandall, Sherif, Asch, and Milgram).

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Definitions:

FOH Budget Variance

The difference between the actual and budgeted factory overhead costs over a certain period, indicating under or overspending.

Work in Process

Inventory that includes materials that have begun the production process but are not yet completed products.

Retained Earnings

The accumulated net income of a company that is retained by the company rather than distributed to shareholders as dividends.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials and the standard cost, multiplied by the quantity used.