Explain the Scientific Method and Its Impact on Organizational Behavior

question 31

Essay

Explain the scientific method and its impact on organizational behavior.

Distinguish between enforceable and non-enforceable promises based on the presence of consideration.

Recognize the legal implications of agreements lacking consideration, such as accord and satisfaction.

Identify exceptions to the general rules of consideration, including past consideration and moral consideration.

Understand the role of consideration in the enforceability of a contract, including its function in bargain-for exchanges.

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Definitions:

Predictive Validity

The extent to which a score on a scale or test predicts future behavior or outcomes.

IQ Scores

A measure of a person's intellectual abilities in relation to the average performance of individuals in the same age group.

Job Performance

The degree to which an employee executes their job duties and responsibilities efficiently and effectively.

Predictive Validity

The degree to which a test or scale score forecasts future results in a connected activity or result.