Which of the Following Is a Not Direct Result of Scarcity

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a not direct result of scarcity?

• A) Buildings in New York City are taller than buildings in Greenville, SC due to fewer acres of land per person.
• B) Due to high gas prices, Shana decides to trade her Chevy Tahoe for a Honda Accord.
• C) A college student misses a test review in order to sleep in.
• D) The total amount of air we can breathe as others draw breaths from that same air space.

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Definitions:

Forced Distribution

A performance management system where employee evaluations are distributed along a predetermined curve, often requiring managers to rank employees against each other.

Performance Appraisal Systems

Formal systems used within organizations to evaluate employee performance, providing feedback, documenting accomplishments, and identifying areas for improvement.

Performance Standards

Established criteria or benchmarks used to measure and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of work performance.

Competency Matrix

A list of the level of each competency required for each of a number of jobs.