White-Collar Workers

question 46

Multiple Choice

White-collar workers:

• A)are just as likely as blue-collar workers to be union members
• B)are less likely to unionize because unionization may be an obstacle to their ambitions
• C)are more likely to unionize because the potential gains from unionization are larger
• D)are exempt from most labor legislation

Understand the inductive generalizations implied by arguments by analogy.

Identify possible fallacies in arguments by analogy.

Evaluate the relevance of specific connecting terms in forming strong analogical arguments.

Understand the role of context and shared properties in evaluating analogies.

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Definitions:

Organizational Situations

Unique sets of conditions, circumstances, or contexts within which organizations operate, affecting decisions and actions.

Situational Approach

Characteristics of the organizational setting influence people’s attitudes and behaviour.

Personality Characteristics

Enduring traits or qualities that describe an individual's typical behaviors and attitudes.

Activation Theory

A theory suggesting that effectiveness in activities and performance can be enhanced through the arousal or activation of the central nervous system.