Some Have Suggested That More Research Focuses on Personality Stability

question 36

Multiple Choice

Some have suggested that more research focuses on personality stability, rather than change, because

• A)longitudinal studies are difficult to conduct.
• B)terms that refer to stability are generally more positive.
• C)assessing change is easier than assessing stability.
• D)there might be a bias among researchers against even looking for personality change.

Comprehend the concept of Shadow IT and its implications for organizational IT governance.

Understand software acquisition strategies and their impacts on organizational IT architecture.

Understand the concept and importance of justifying IT projects through business cases.

Recognize the phenomenon and challenges of shadow IT within organizations.

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Definitions:

Homeostasis

The tendency of a biological system to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.

Systems Perspective

An approach that views problems and solutions holistically, considering the interconnections and interactions among components within a system.

Equifinality

A principle in systems theory suggesting that a final state can be reached from different initial conditions and through different pathways.

Negative Entropy

A concept in systems theory, indicating systems' tendency towards organization and complexity, contrasting with the concept of entropy in thermodynamics.