Which of the Following Quotations Illustrates the Tragedy of the Commons

question 209

Multiple Choice

Which of the following quotations illustrates the Tragedy of the Commons?

• A)"Too many cooks spoil the pot."
• B)"The only difference between the rich and other people is that the rich have more money."
• C)"What is common to many is taken least care of, for all men have greater regard for what is their own than for what they possess in common with others."
• D)"Anyone who is not a socialist before he is 30 has no heart; anyone who is still a socialist after he is 30 has no head."

Understand the importance of customizing rewards and recognitions to enhance employee motivation.

Identify the applications of social learning theory in organizational behavior, including modeling and observational learning.

Learn about cross-cultural perceptions and practices related to symbols, and their implications in the workplace.

Understand the concept of self-efficacy and its impact on employee performance.

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Definitions:

Situational Constraint

An influence on behavior due to the likelihood that other persons will learn about that behavior and respond positively or negatively to it.

Unit Relation

The fundamental connections or associations between elements within a system, defining how individual parts interact and contribute to the overall structure or function.

Sentiment Relation

The association or connection between feelings, attitudes, or emotions among individuals or within an individual regarding a particular subject or situation.

Vertical Structure

An organizational or societal hierarchy where roles and responsibilities are arranged in levels of importance or authority from top to bottom.