In the Book,In Search of Excellence,the Authors Examined the Characteristics

question 14

Multiple Choice

In the book,In Search of Excellence,the authors examined the characteristics of highly successful companies by studying the full context of each organization,using multiple sources of information,and identifying the relationship between managerial decisions and success.This is an example of a(n) _____.

• A) case study
• B) exploratory study
• C) descriptive study
• D) statistical study
• E) causal study

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Definitions:

Control Group

A group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment being tested and is used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested subjects do.

Experimental Group

The group in an experiment that receives the treatment or intervention being tested, as opposed to the control group which does not.

Random Assignment

A procedure in research design that ensures every participant has an equal chance of being placed into any given group to reduce biases.

Ethical Research

Conducting studies and experiments in accordance with established moral principles and guidelines to ensure the welfare of participants.