Average US

question 122

Multiple Choice

Average U.S.wages in 1990 were $28,960,far larger than the average wage in 1930 of $1,970.What was the average annual increase in wages over this 60-year period?

• A)3.31%
• B)2.45%
• C)24.50%
• D)4.58%

Understand the importance of the approach (direct or indirect) when delivering bad news based on the context and audience.

Identify and apply strategies to minimize damage to business relationships while communicating negative messages.

Recognize the ethical implications of withholding or delaying bad news.

Know the goals of negative communication and apply them to construct effective messages.

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Definitions:

Modus Ponens (MP)

A logical argument form that asserts if "P implies Q" and "P is true," then "Q must also be true."

Modus Tollens (MT)

A logical argument form where the denial of the consequent leads to the denial of the antecedent, often structured as "If P, then Q. Not Q, therefore not P."

Disjunctive Syllogism (DS)

A form of logical argument where, from two disjunct statements, the denial of one leads to the affirmation of the other.

Constructive Dilemma (CD)

A form of argument where, given premises that jointly imply two conclusions, if one of them is true, then so is the other.