Positivism in the Social Sciences Represents an Attempt to

question 53

Multiple Choice

Positivism in the social sciences represents an attempt to

• A) transfer the principles of the physical sciences directly to human behaviour
• B) transfer the principles of the social sciences directly to human behaviour
• C) transfer the principles of the social sciences directly to the physical sciences
• D) obtain positive results from research studies
• E) understand how people construct positive realities

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Definitions:

Management Strategy

An overarching plan or set of goals designed to achieve competitive advantage and meet organizational objectives.

Content Theories

Theories in psychology and management that explain the specific things that motivate individuals at work, focusing on the content of those motivators.

Human Needs

Fundamental physiological and psychological requirements that motivate individuals and influence their behavior.

Reinforcement Theories

Psychological theories suggesting that behavior can be shaped by controlling the consequences that follow those behaviors, often applied in organizational settings to motivate employees.