The Danger in Using Data to Estimate the Consequences of a Proposed

question 39

Multiple Choice

The danger in using data to estimate the consequences of a proposed policy is that ________.

• A)the data can reveal only the benefits of a policy,while estimating the policy's costs is important,also
• B)policies change so often that data can never reveal which policies are the cause of which consequences
• C)the public's expectations about the policy might influence the data,making the policy seem more or less appropriate than is actually the case
• D)the proposed policy,if implemented,might cause unforeseeable changes in the relationships that were in operation when the data were produced

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Definitions:

Emotional Labor

A situation in which a person displays organizationally desired emotions in a job.

Organizationally Desired Emotions

Emotions that an organization encourages its members to display, often to foster a positive image or satisfy relational aspects of work.

Interpersonal Transactions

The dynamic exchanges between two or more individuals, involving communication, feedback, and social interaction.

Emotional Labor

The process by which employees manage their emotions to fulfill the emotional requirements of their job.