Which of the Following Contains Only Normative Statements

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contains only normative statements?

• A) The birth rate is reduced as economies urbanize, but that also leads to a decreased average age of developing countries' populations.
• B) An increase in the price of corn will decrease the amount of corn purchased. However, it will increase the amount of wheat purchased.
• C) A decrease in the price of butter will increase the amount of butter purchased, but that would be bad because it would increase Americans' cholesterol levels.
• D) none of the above contain only normative statements.

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Definitions:

Informal Communication

The exchange of information, ideas, and knowledge that occurs outside of formal communication channels, often spontaneously among colleagues.

Functional Structures

Organizational configurations that group together employees who perform similar functions or tasks.

Dysfunctional Conflict

A type of conflict that hinders organizational performance, disrupts operations, or negatively impacts interpersonal relationships.

Departmentalization

The method an organization uses to divide its operations and functions into manageable sections based on task, geographic location, product, or service.