Which of the following statements about management is an example ...

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Which of the following statements about management is an example of a descriptive assumption?
 
  A) Managers should use persuasion rather than punishment in order to motivate employees.
  B) Employees must respect the authority of their superiors.
  C) Managers are charged with protecting the interests of the employees and must avoid any orders that would undermine these.
  D) Employees are generally lazy and rarely self-motivated.
  E) Managers need to maintain their dignity at all times.

Question 2

The degree to which norms, cues, or standards dictate appropriate behavior is known as consistency.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

FALSE
Explanation: Situation-strength theory proposes that the way personality translates into behavior depends on the strength of the situation. Situation-strength refers to the degree to which norms, cues, or standards dictate appropriate behavior.