Which of the Following Is an Example of a Norm

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a norm rather than a rule?

• A) A general mandatory guideline asking all employees to leave their work machines in good order
• B) A specific mandatory guideline asking employees to oil machine parts labeled A and B; and replace C and D
• C) An informal code of conduct recommending that employees help each other if time permits
• D) A recommendation by the HR department that employees wear formal clothes during the week
• E) A suggestion by the technical department that all work-related files are saved in a common location

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Definitions:

Physiological Needs

Basic human requirements necessary for survival, such as food, water, shelter, and sleep, according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Behavior Modification Technique

Approaches used to change detrimental behaviors into more positive actions through reinforcement and other strategies.

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to perform an activity for its inherent satisfaction rather than for some separable consequence.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobias and anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation combined with relaxation exercises.