Eric's Company Lays Down Stringent Rules for Employees to Follow

question 46

Multiple Choice

Eric's company lays down stringent rules for employees to follow at work.Employees are expected to set goals for each day and week,and to share those goals on the company intranet.This way,Eric and his coworkers can be aware of the progress of departmental projects and prepare far in advance to meet deadlines.These qualities best describe a company that rates high on

• A) individualism.
• B) long-term orientation.
• C) femininity.
• D) uncertainty avoidance.
• E) power distance.

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Definitions:

Yerkes-Dodson Law

A theory suggesting that there is an optimal level of arousal for performance on any task; too little or too much arousal can impede performance.

Self-determination Theory

A psychological theory focused on motivation, concerning people's basic psychological needs for competence, relatedness, and autonomy.

Cannon's Theory

Also known as Cannon's fight-or-flight theory, it describes the body's automatic response to threatening or stressful situations.

Pleasure Principle

The driving force of the id that seeks immediate gratification of all desires, wants, and needs.