The Tendency to Perceive and Approach Problems in the Same

question 77

Multiple Choice

The tendency to perceive and approach problems in the same ways that have worked in the past is called __________.

• A) mental set
• B) means-end analysis
• C) noncompensatory modeling
• D) prototypical idealization

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Definitions:

Feldman's Organizational Socialization

A framework describing how new employees acquire the necessary knowledge, behaviors, and skills to become effective organizational members.

Anticipatory Socialization

The process through which people learn and adopt the norms, values, and behaviors necessary for a role they will assume in the future.

Downstream Functions

Activities or operations that occur later in the production process or supply chain.

Standardization

The process of implementing and developing technical standards to ensure consistency and safety in the performance of goods and services.