Groups That an Individual Looks to When Forming Attitudes and Opinions

question 39

Multiple Choice

Groups that an individual looks to when forming attitudes and opinions are called _____.

• A)reference groups
• B)out-groups
• C)venture groups
• D)cross-functional groups

Recognize the social, political, demographic, and technological influences on organizational change.

Identify the symptoms and stages of DADA syndrome in the context of organizational change.

Understand the concept of resistance to change and strategies to manage it.

Differentiate between departmentalization, chain of command, and work specialization within organizational structures.

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Definitions:

Discount Rate

The interest rate used in discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis to determine the present value of future cash flows.

Fair Value Enterprise Method

An accounting approach for valuing a subsidiary company at its current market value rather than its book value or cost in the financial statements of a parent company.

Identifiable Net Assets

Assets that can be separately identified and measured apart from the business entity, often relevant in the valuation of companies for acquisition or reporting purposes.

Non-Controlling Interest

The portion of equity in a subsidiary not owned directly or indirectly by the parent company.