Author Question: The intent to act in a certain way is the affective component of an attitude. Indicate whether ... (Read 59 times)

mwit1967 · **on:** Jul 6, 2018

The intent to act in a certain way is the affective component of an attitude.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

As managers oversee the movement of jobs to countries with low-cost labor, ________.

A) they tend to ignore the home country needs
B) they must deal with strong criticism from labor groups
C) they manage less diverse workforces
D) they avoid markets like China and other developing nations
E) they work themselves out of a job

jrpg123456 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 6, 2018

Answer to Question 1

FALSE
Explanation: The affective component is the emotional or feeling segment of an attitude. An intent to act in a certain way is the behavioral component of an attitude.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: B) In a global economy, jobs tend to flow where lower costs give businesses a comparative advantage, though labor groups, politicians, and local community leaders see the exporting of jobs as undermining the job market at home. Managers face the difficult task of balancing the interests of their organization with their responsibilities to the communities in which they operate.