Computers-B-Us Sent Some of Its Managers Abroad to Gain More

question 180

Multiple Choice

Computers-B-Us sent some of its managers abroad to gain more control over its operations and provide a more visible public presence.This type of organizational structure is known as a(n)

• A) independent agent.
• B) branch office.
• C) direct investment.
• D) strategic alliance.
• E) licensing arrangement.

Explain the concept of perceptual set and its influence on sensory perception.

Understand the concept of agency relationships and the roles of principals and agents.

Recognize the fiduciary duties agents owe to principals and the consequences of breaching these duties.

Identify different forms of agency and the conditions under which each is established.

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Definitions:

Shaping

An operant conditioning procedure in which reinforcers guide behavior toward closer and closer approximations of the desired behavior.

Temperaments

Inherent personality traits and emotional responses present from birth.

Child-rearing Practices

The methods or techniques used by parents and caregivers to nurture and educate children.

Nature And Nurture

The debate in psychology concerning the relative importance of an individual's innate qualities (nature) versus personal experiences (nurture) in determining or causing differences in physical and behavioral traits.