You Have Put Your Last Quarter in a Vending Machine

question 506

Multiple Choice

You have put your last quarter in a vending machine and pressing the button has had no effect, so you press the buttons more vigorously and then try all the other buttons. You are exhibiting which response to frustration?

• A)cognitive coping
• B)aggression
• C)persistence
• D)displacement

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Definitions:

Organizational Restructuring

The process of changing the structure, operations, or strategies of an organization to improve efficiency, effectiveness, or adapt to new conditions.

Decentralization

The distribution of power across all levels of the organization.

Downsizing

The process of reducing the number of employees in an organization, often to cut costs or improve efficiency.

Effectiveness

The degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result, measured by the achievement of goals.