Network Externalities

question 82

Multiple Choice

Network externalities

• A)can only exist when there are economies of scale.
• B)prevent the dominance of a market by one firm.
• C)exist when the usefulness of a product increases with the number of consumers who use it.
• D)are created when celebrity endorsements of products lead to a surge in the demand for those products.

Recognize the role of personality characteristics in influencing organizational behavior.

Describe the traits that constitute personality and their influence on individual behavior within organizations.

Explain the importance of the dispositional approach and its perspective on personality in organizational behavior.

Understand how personality tests can be used in organizational settings to improve employee satisfaction and performance.

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Definitions:

Contributions

The act of giving or adding to something larger, such as ideas, work, or resources, to achieve a common goal.

Inducements

Incentives or rewards offered to motivate specific actions or behaviors from individuals or groups.

Self-serving Bias

A cognitive bias where individuals attribute positive outcomes to their own actions and negative outcomes to external factors.

Low Productivity

Reduced effectiveness in producing goods or services, often measured by output per labor hour.