Author Question: What is the difference between a terminal and an instrumental value? What will be an ideal ... (Read 83 times)

Yolanda · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

What is the difference between a terminal and an instrumental value?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

An organization is employing more and more managers but profitability is not increasing. The managers of the organization are not willing to accept that the lack of increase in profitability is the result of their inefficiency.

Rather, the managers argue that they are positioning the organization for future growth by putting in place the infrastructures to support future development. Which of the following cognitive biases is being experienced by these managers?
A) representativeness
B) halo effect
C) frequency
D) ego-defensiveness

zhanghao · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A terminal value is a desired end state or outcome, such as excellence, while an instrumental value is a desired mode of behavior, such as working hard.

Answer to Question 2

D