(Last Word) "Patent Trolls

question 158

Multiple Choice

(Last Word) "Patent trolls"

• A) block firms from acquiring patents on intellectual property.
• B) buy up patents in order to collect royalties and sue other companies.
• C) legally challenge new patent applications in an effort to extract rents.
• D) promote innovation by keeping firms from having a stranglehold on intellectual property.

Comprehend the dual process approach to prejudice and its implications for reducing bias.

Recognize the impact of societal and self-perceptions on stereotype formation, self-objectification, and stereotype threat.

Evaluate strategies to combat stereotypes, including the role of role models and self-affirmation in mitigating stereotype threat.

Understand the distinction between multiculturalism and other ideologies in appreciating cultural diversity.

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Definitions:

Expense Accounts

Budget allocations specifically set aside for covering business-related expenses, such as travel, supplies, and entertainment.

Absenteeism

The regular absence from work or duties without good reason.

Coffee Breaks

are short breaks during work hours allowing employees to rest and refresh, often with coffee or tea.

Reinforcement Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that behavior can be shaped by controlling the consequences of that behavior, emphasizing the use of reinforcement, punishment, or extinction to influence workplace behavior.