Bruce Is Conducting a Quantitative Dissertation Study That Addresses How

question 22

Multiple Choice

Bruce is conducting a quantitative dissertation study that addresses how children learn from technology-rich instructional environments. He is trying to measure how such environments can inspire student learning. In order for his readers to understand what he is doing, he will need to define 'inspire' operationally. Of the following, which is the most likely place this definition will occur?

• A) Preliminary Pages
• B) Abstract
• C) Hypotheses
• D) Results

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Definitions:

Virtual Organization

A company that primarily operates through electronic communication and does not have a physical central location, relying on the Internet and other technological means to function.

Efficient Bureaucracy

A system of organization that is effectively structured with clear rules and procedures to ensure maximum productivity and efficiency.

Low-Cost Leadership

A business strategy focused on becoming the lowest cost producer in an industry for a certain level of product quality.

James D. Thompson

A sociologist known for his contributions to organizational theory, particularly for his work on organizations as open systems.