What Is the Lesson of Easter Island

question 22

Multiple Choice

What is the lesson of Easter Island?

• A)It teaches us about the collapse of an ecosystem.
• B)One industry (carving enormous statues)can induce an ecological collapse.
• C)Deforestation can lead to the extinction of humankind.
• D)Living things that dwell interdependently in a particular place share energy and resources.

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Definitions:

Purely Situational Approach

A viewpoint emphasizing that behavior or decisions should be based solely on the specifics of the situation, rather than on general principles or theories.

Theory Y

Theory Y suggests a management style that assumes employees are self-motivated, seek responsibility, and can solve work problems creatively, advocating for a participative management approach.

Imagination

The ability of the mind to be creative or resourceful, envisioning things not currently present or not yet existing.

Positivist Concept

A philosophical theory stating that positive knowledge is based on natural phenomena and their properties and relations as verified by empirical evidence.