Which of the Following Statements Is False in Regards to Beliefs

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false in regards to beliefs?

• A)Shared beliefs hold people in a group or society together.
• B)Beliefs are the basis for many norms and values in a society.
• C)Beliefs must be true in order for them to guide human behavior.
• D)Beliefs may be so strongly held that it is difficult to consider any contradictory information.

Recognize the principles of the contingency approach and its significance in modern management practices.

Explain the concept of open and closed systems and their relevance to organizational structure.

Understand the criticisms of traditional human relations doctrine and how management theories evolve.

Illustrate the importance of viewing organizations as open systems and considering the external environment in management.

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Definitions:

Foreign Suppliers' Dumping

The practice where a company exports a product at a price lower than the price it normally charges in its own home market, often with the intention to undercut local markets or gain market share.

Comparative Advantage

An economic theory that describes how entities can gain and benefit from trade if they produce goods and services at a lower opportunity cost than their trade partners.

National Defense

Governmental and military activities aimed at protecting the country and its citizens from external threats and maintaining territorial integrity.

Infant Industries

New or emerging industries in their early stages that may be protected by the government through subsidies or tariffs to help them grow.