Which of the Following Statements Is Incorrect

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

• A) Advertising can lower the costs to consumers of acquiring information.
• B) Advertising tends to increase competition in imperfectly competitive industries.
• C) Even though advertising increases total production costs, it may indeed provide a useful service to consumers.
• D) Advertising is only useful as a way to manipulate consumer tastes.

Analyze the role of contingency factors in choosing and implementing motivational practices within organizations.

Evaluate the effectiveness of motivational practices based on organizational culture, employee needs, and desired outcomes.

Appreciate the role of flexible work arrangements as motivators in the workplace.

Discuss the benefits and challenges of adopting flexible work arrangements from an organizational perspective.

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Definitions:

Person-Role Conflict

A situation where an individual's personal values, beliefs, or behaviors conflict with the expectations of their professional role.

Interrole Conflict

A psychological stress experienced by an individual due to competing demands or expectations from different roles they hold.

Ethical Standards

Principles that when followed, promote values such as trust, good behavior, fairness, and/or kindness.

Avoiding Managers

Leaders who prefer to evade conflict, making decisions, or asserting control in management situations.