Social Comparison Theory Predicts When

question 15

Multiple Choice

Social comparison theory predicts when:

• A) a comparable team in your organization performs similarly or better than your team, and the identity of your team is threatened.
• B) teams will harm or discriminate against other teams when the performance of the other team decreases.
• C) teams will harm or discriminate against members of their own team when the performance of their own team decreases.
• D) a member outside of the team performs similarly or better than your team, and the team will feel interdependent with that person.

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Definitions:

Revenue and Spending Variance

The difference between the budgeted and actual amounts of revenue and expenditure over a specific period.

Net Operating Income

Income from a company's core business operations, excluding deductions of interest and taxes.

Flexible Budget

A budget that adjusts or flexes with changes in volume or activity levels of the business, allowing for more accurate budgeting and performance evaluation.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly traced and integral to the manufacturing of a finished product.