The Tailhook Scandal Represents an Example of Which of These

question 9

Multiple Choice

The Tailhook scandal represents an example of which of these?

• A) Management focusing too much on the ends rather than the means
• B) The ethical Pygmalion effect
• C) Social learning theory
• D) Employees ignoring management's clear message

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Definitions:

Superpowers

Countries or entities possessing dominant economic, military, or technological capabilities that allow them to influence global events and policies significantly; in fiction, extraordinary abilities beyond normal human capabilities.

Functional Fixedness

A cognitive bias that limits a person to using an object only in the way it is traditionally used, hindering creativity.

Mental Set

A tendency to approach situations in a certain way because that method has worked in the past, potentially hindering the ability to see alternative solutions.

Squeaky Stair

A common household issue where one or more steps produce a squeaking noise when pressure is applied, typically due to loose components or friction.