Identify a True Statement About the Criticism of the No

question 38

Multiple Choice

Identify a true statement about the criticism of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation.

• A) Under the NCLB legislation, teachers end up spending far too much class time focusing on the development of thinking skills.
• B) The tests used as part of NCLB do not create high expectations for all students.
• C) Under the NCLB legislation, gifted students might be neglected in an effort to raise the achievement level of students who are not doing well.
• D) The NCLB legislation has neglected identification of poorly performing schools, teachers, and administrators.

Distinguish between data, information, knowledge, and wisdom in the context of business decision-making.

Describe the structure and purpose of databases, networks, and other key information system components.

Understand the impact of digital initiatives on traditional media strategies and business models.

Recognize the importance of infrastructure planning, development, and control as a traditional function of the MIS department.

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Definitions:

Group Polarization

The tendency of a group to make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members, following group discussions.

Directive Leader

A leader who provides clear instructions, sets standards and guidelines, and expects subordinates to follow orders and procedures closely.

Directive Leader

A leader who provides clear expectations and specific directions to their followers.

Groupthink

A phenomenon where the desire for harmony or conformity in a decision-making group leads to an irrational or dysfunctional outcome.