Which of the Following Is a Mechanistic Rather Than a Teleological

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a mechanistic rather than a teleological explanation of a physiological phenomenon

• A)A person breathes to obtain oxygen.
• B)A person sweats to cool off.
• C)A person's stomach secretes digestive juices because it is stimulated by the nervous system.
• D)A person's heart beats to pump blood.

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Definitions:

Workforce Rightsizing

The process of adjusting the size of a company's workforce to match its current needs.

Infrastructure Costs

Expenses associated with the basic physical and organizational structures needed for the operation of a society or enterprise, such as roads, utilities, and buildings.

Fixed Assets

Long-term tangible assets held by an organization for producing goods or services, not expected to be converted to cash in the short term.

Contingent Workforce

A labor pool consisting of individuals hired by an organization on a non-permanent basis, such as freelancers, contractors, or temporary workers.