The Shock Effect Refers to the Tendency for

question 45

Multiple Choice

The shock effect refers to the tendency for

• A) nonunion members to join unions because of the extreme wage differential.
• B) nonunion firms to become unionized.
• C) managers in unionized firms to become better managers in response to unionization.
• D) managers in nonunion firms to become better managers so they can avoid unionization.

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Definitions:

Internal Attribution

The process of attributing the cause of behavior to internal, personal characteristics rather than to external, situational factors.

Weiner's Attribution Theory

A theory that explains how individuals infer the causes of their own and others' behavior, attributing them to either internal dispositions or external situations.

Intrinsic

Describes motivation or values driven by internal rewards, such as personal satisfaction or fulfillment, rather than external pressures or rewards.

Extrinsic

Pertaining to external factors or influences, often referring to motivation that comes from outside an individual, such as rewards or punishments.