Does Social Psychological Research Support the Popular Notion That "First

question 183

Multiple Choice

Does social psychological research support the popular notion that "first you must love yourself, and only then you are ready to love someone else"? Why or why not?

• A)Yes-because people with high self-esteem tend to have longer-lasting relationships than do people with low self-esteem.
• B)Yes-because people who have narcissistic personality traits tend to report greater relationship satisfaction compared with other people.
• C)No-because there are essentially no differences in relationship outcome measures when comparing narcissists, those with high self-esteem, and those with low or very low self-esteem.
• D)Not really-although extreme self-love and extreme self-hate seem to negatively impact relationship outcomes, there are no major differences in relationship outcomes between those with high self-esteem and those with low self-esteem.

Illustrate how Human Resource Management (HRM) strategies are designed to align with business strategies.

Recognize the importance of training and developing employees to enhance their skills and attitudes.

Explain the resource-based view of human resources and its implications for strategic HRM.

Identify barriers to effective human resource planning and strategies to overcome them.

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Definitions:

Academic Ability

Refers to the skills and proficiency in academic subjects and tasks, often measured through grades, tests, and assessments.

Self-handicapping

A cognitive strategy where individuals create obstacles and excuses for themselves to avoid blame in case of failure.

Procrastination

The action of delaying or postponing tasks or decisions, often leading to stress, anxiety, and lower performance.

Self-serving Strategies

Behaviors or attitudes adopted by individuals or groups that prioritize personal gain, often at the expense of others or ethical principles.