Introducing New Technologies into Organizations Will Almost Always Result in Some

question 20

Multiple Choice

Introducing new technologies into organizations will almost always result in some combination of social, technical, psychological, and structural changes. When managers or employers resist the logical arguments presented in support of EDI, they may not be resisting the technical aspects of the proposed change as much as the perceived _______________________ ramifications.

• A) social or cultural
• B) personal or psychological
• C) cultural or psychological
• D) social or psychological
• E) technological or structural

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Definitions:

Legal Rights

Entitlements or permissions granted to individuals or entities under the law.

Contract Implied

A legal agreement created by the actions, behavior, or circumstances of the parties involved, rather than by their written or spoken words.

Mutual Intent

The shared understanding and agreement between parties involved in a contract or negotiation.

Promissory Estoppel

A legal principle that prevents a party from withdrawing a promise made to another party if the latter has reasonably relied on that promise to their detriment.