As a Result of Moving More Decision Making from the Periphery

question 42

Multiple Choice

As a result of moving more decision making from the periphery of the organization toward the center,typically

• A)the flow of information to the decision maker that is relevant to the decision can be weakened
• B)the flow of information from the decision maker that is relevant to the decision should be enhanced
• C)the incentive structure for the decision maker should be strengthened
• D)the incentive structure are usually already in place

Explain self-handicapping behaviors and their psychological motivations.

Understand the overjustification effect, its implications on motivation and behavior, and ways to mitigate it.

Analyze the effects of cognitive errors and biases on self-perception and behavior in social contexts.

Define belief perseverance and its impact on attitude and belief systems.

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Definitions:

Opportunity Costs

The cost of foregoing the next best alternative when making a decision or choice.

Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc

A logical fallacy that suggests that because one event followed another, the first event caused the second.

Inductive Reasoning

the process of making generalizations based on specific observations or instances.

Normative Economics

The branch of economics that focuses on what ought to be or what should happen, emphasizing value judgments about economic policies.