When Cisco Systems Told Executives They Would Gain or Lose

question 18

Multiple Choice

When Cisco Systems told executives they would gain or lose 30 percent of their bonuses based on how well they worked with peers, and in three years had record profits, the company

• A) reduced destructive internal competition.
• B) increased productivity.
• C) increased speed.
• D) reduced costs.
• E) improved workplace cohesiveness.

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Definitions:

Extraneous Variables

Outside factors that could influence the outcome of an experiment, potentially confounding the results.

Physiological State

The condition or state of the body or bodily functions at a particular time, including aspects like heart rate, hormone levels, or neural activity.

Generality

The extent to which findings, principles, or theories are applicable across a wide range of situations, conditions, or groups.

Ethicality

The degree to which an action or decision is morally acceptable, following established ethical standards.