Although the Split Between Those Working in Small Companies and Those

question 6

Multiple Choice

Although the split between those working in small companies and those working in big companies is about even,large companies:

• A)hire less frequently and fire less frequently than small companies.
• B)develop more patents per employee than small companies.
• C)offer employees a more innovative-friendly environment than small companies.
• D)are more likely than small firms to offer U.S.workers their first job when they enter the business world.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Gland

An organ located above the kidneys that produces hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which regulate stress response.

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland in the neck that produces hormones primarily responsible for regulating metabolism and energy use in the body.

General Adaptive Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that the body goes through when exposed to prolonged stress, as proposed by Hans Selye.

Adaptation

The process by which individuals adjust to changes in their environment or circumstances to maintain functionality.