Which of the Following Is a Key Factor That Encouraged

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key factor that encouraged companies to focus on total quality management in the mid-1980s?

• A)Expansion of worldwide competition
• B)A fall in the cost of labor
• C)An increase in the supply of skilled labor force
• D)Enforcement of property rights

Understand the definition and characteristics of a scientific hypothesis in the context of social psychology.

Recognize the difference between social psychology and other psychological or scientific disciplines.

Identify factors that influence the choice of research methods in social psychology.

Distinguish between the influence of cognitive psychology and other disciplines on social psychology.

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Definitions:

Public Corporations

Corporations owned by the government and operated for the public benefit, often subject to different regulations than private corporations.

Unlimited Liability

A legal structure where business owners are personally responsible for all of the company's debts, putting personal assets at risk.

Corporation

A legal entity that is separate and distinct from its owners, providing them with limited liability protection, and has the ability to enter into contracts, own assets, and pay taxes.

ACA

An abbreviation for the Affordable Care Act, a comprehensive healthcare reform law enacted in March 2010 aimed at expanding healthcare coverage, reducing costs, and improving healthcare quality.