Mike Is in a Hurry to Appoint a Personal Assistant

question 60

Multiple Choice

Mike is in a hurry to appoint a personal assistant to help him with scheduling his meetings with clients. He posts an advertisement on a job website, and picks the first person who sends in her resume for the job. He only checks for the candidate's qualification and does not consider her work experience. This is an example of _____.

• A) rational decision making
• B) classical decision making
• C) satisficing
• D) evidence-based management
• E) optimizing

Recognize the impact of sample size on the representativeness and generalization of research findings.

Distinguish between random and non-random sampling techniques and their implications for research validity.

Understand the role and importance of cultural competence and diversity in research generalizability.

Comprehend the basics of hypothesis testing and the interpretation of research results.

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Definitions:

Public Web Sites

Websites accessible by the general public, providing information, resources, or services without restricting access.

Corporate Grapevine

Informal communication network within a business that is not officially sanctioned by the organization.

Emotional Contagion

The phenomenon where emotions are transferred from one person to another, either consciously or unconsciously.

Organizational Behavior

A field of study that investigates how individuals, groups, and structures affect and are affected by behavior within organizations, aiming to improve organizational effectiveness and individual well-being.