THE NEXT QUESTIONS ARE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION

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Essay

THE NEXT QUESTIONS ARE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
An airline is considering changing the color scheme of its planes' interiors.A focus group of 220 people was asked which color scheme they preferred.Of those who expressed a preference,87 preferred the new color scheme,while 121 preferred the old.
-Is there sufficient evidence to reject the null hypothesis of no preference against a two-sided alternative?

Understand the significance of goal setting in improving employee performance.

Examine the effects of gender on leadership styles and effectiveness.

Identify the types of power based on French and Raven's theory and their application in leadership.

Understand the concept of attributions and how they influence perception of events and behaviors.

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Definitions:

Market Price

The current market price for purchasing or selling goods or services.

Opportunity Cost

The benefit lost when one decision is made over another, effectively the cost of forgoing the next best alternative.

Park Construction

The process of designing, planning, and building an area of land with recreational facilities, natural elements, and landscaping intended for public use.

Necessary Increase

An essential rise in quantity or capacity required to meet a specific need or to maintain equilibrium.