Adaptive Evolution

question 69

Multiple Choice

Adaptive evolution

• A) is large-scale movement of a single species over a new geographic area.
• B) occurs when a more adapted species causes the extinction of a less adapted one.
• C) is the process by which natural selection improves the match between an organism and its environment over time.
• D) is an increase in the adaptiveness of many species that have already evolved.

Comprehend the concept of group cohesiveness and its significance in the workplace.

Recognize personality traits that contribute to or detract from successful leadership.

Identify how different work modes impact office design preferences.

Define the components and characteristics of a work group in an organizational setting.

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Definitions:

Labor Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the quantity of labor demanded by employers and the wage rate.

Equilibrium Wage

The wage rate at which the quantity of labor firms wish to hire equals the quantity of labor workers wish to supply in the labor market.

Marginal Product

The extra output that is produced by using one more unit of a variable input, holding other inputs constant.

Marginal Revenue Product

The additional revenue generated from employing one more unit of a resource or input.