The Introduction of Personal Computers into American Society Influenced the Means

question 50

Multiple Choice

The introduction of personal computers into American society influenced the means by which people communicate. Which of the following characteristics of culture does this illustrate?

• A) Culture is learned.
• B) Culture is transmitted from one generation to the next.
• C) Culture is shared.
• D) Culture is adaptive and always changing.
• E) Culture is similar across societies.

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Definitions:

Perceived Inequity

A feeling of unfairness that arises when individuals compare their own effort-reward ratio to others'.

Equity Theory

A theory of motivation that focuses on the fairness of the distribution of rewards and resources within interpersonal relationships.

Distort

To twist or alter information or perception in a way that misrepresents the truth or reality.

Organizational Fairness

The perception of equitable treatment of employees within an organization, related to decisions, processes, and resource distribution.