Which of the Following Statements Regarding Structure and Change Around

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding structure and change around the world is correct?

• A)France is relatively comfortable with change because it is low in uncertainty avoidance.
• B)The United States is more likely to use rational persuasion as an influence tactic than China.
• C)The United States is characterized by higher levels of centralization than firms in Singapore and Hong Kong.
• D)Japanese organizations are largely decentralized as evidenced by their ringi system.

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Definitions:

Disequilibrium Principle

The Disequilibrium Principle refers to the concept in cognitive development where learning occurs as individuals adjust to new information, leading to a state of balance between existing knowledge and new experiences.

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that has acquired reinforcing properties through associations with primary reinforcers.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a desired behavior.

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behavior conditioning where a response or behavior is strengthened by stopping, removing, or avoiding a negative outcome or aversive stimulus.