Scenario 22-4 Suppose That Residents of a Town Are Asked to Vote

question 73

Multiple Choice

Scenario 22-4
Suppose that residents of a town are asked to vote on the best way to improve the safety of an intersection.The three choices are: a stoplight,a 4-way stop,and a 2-way stop.The voters are divided into three groups based on their preferences.
Voter Type

-Refer to Scenario 22-4.If the first vote pits a 2-way stop against a stoplight and the second vote pits a 4-way stop against the winner of the first vote,then the outcome is as follows:

• A) 2-way stop wins the first vote and 2-way stop wins the second vote,so the town installs a 2-way stop.
• B) 2-way stop wins the first vote and 4-way stop wins the second vote,so the town installs a 4-way stop.
• C) Stoplight wins the first vote and stoplight wins the second vote,so the town installs a stoplght.
• D) Stoplight wins the first vote and 4-way stop wins the second vote,so the town installs a 4-way stop.

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Recognize the characteristics of high need achievers and their preferences in a work setting.

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Comprehend the concept and examples of intrinsic and extrinsic rewards.

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