The Example in the Textbook of Paul English of Kayak

question 44

Multiple Choice

The example in the textbook of Paul English of Kayak.com altering an existing open-office seating arrangement by using new employees to change existing seating patterns is an example of ____.

• A)the hostility effect
• B)the office politics approach
• C)behavioral science research
• D)synergy research
• E)a Theory X method

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Definitions:

American Law

The body of legal statutes, regulations, and principles that govern the United States, encompassing federal, state, and local laws.

English Common Law

A legal system originating in England and based on court decisions, customs, and usages rather than on codified written laws.

French Philosophy

A branch of philosophy originating from France that encompasses a wide range of thinkers and philosophical traditions, known for contributing significantly to contemporary political, social, and ethical thought.

Alexis de Tocqueville

A 19th-century French political thinker and historian best known for his works "Democracy in America," examining the democratic system of the United States.