When a Manager at a Software Company Is Determining Whether

question 6

Multiple Choice

When a manager at a software company is determining whether to hire more full-time programmers or possibly more temporary ones, he is engaged in

• A)planning.
• B)organizing.
• C)managing.
• D)leading.
• E)controlling.

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Definitions:

Social Discounting Bias

A cognitive bias where people undervalue the benefits or harms of their actions on others who are socially distant.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies employed by individuals to cope with reality and maintain self-image by unconsciously denying or distorting reality.

Bullying

Repeated aggressive behavior intended to hurt another individual physically, mentally, or emotionally, often involving a perceived or actual power imbalance.

Offense Behaviors

Actions or conduct that cause insult, harm, or injury, either physically or psychologically.