Agency Theory A theory that explains the relationship between principals and agents in business (In this relationship‚ the principal hires an agent to do the work‚ or to perform a task the principal is unable or unwilling to do. For example‚ in corporations‚ the principals are the shareholders of a company‚ delegating to the agent i.e. the management of the company‚ to perform tasks on their behalf.) Agency theory is concerned with resolving problems that can exist in agency relationships;
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The Concept of Motivation Each concept or idea has its own history determined by the general evolution of human thought. For many years‚ the understanding of the term and the research on motivation were dominated by the so-called drive reduction theories. Psychologists identified a large number of human needs (both biological and psychological ones)‚ all of them causing inner tensions‚ which had to be released in one way or another. In 1964‚ Atkinson (quoted in Williams and Burden‚ 1997: 113) tried
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Communication Theories and Application Worksheet Fill out the different cells with regard to each theory definition. You are to identify the theory the example represents‚ who developed the theory (theorist)‚ explain the relevance of the theory‚ and then provide your own personal or professional application example of the theory. Theory Definition Identify the Theory Theorist(s) Relevance of Theory Application Example from your Personal or Professional Life Theory explains why as relationships
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Compare and Contrast Gibson’s and Gregory’s theories of perception Gibson’s and Gregory’s theories of perception both suggest that eye-retina is important for perception. The both believe that without eye-retina‚ a person will not be able to see. This is a common view of both of the theories of perception. The idea is supported by the case of SB. SB was a man who had been blind from birth due to cataracts. When he was 52‚ he had an operation which restored his sight and hence he could see.
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Anomie Theory In the 1930s‚ sociologist Robert K. Merton generated what came to be referred to as the anomie theory of deviant behavior. In his view‚ deviant behavior—illicit drug use included—takes place when avenues to material success are blocked off. Anomie theory‚ as Merton developed it (1938‚ 1957‚ pp. 131–160; 1968‚ pp. 185–248)‚ argues that in a competitive‚ materialistic‚ achievement-oriented society‚ success is encouraged as attainable for all members but actually is attainable to
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COLLABORATIVE HEALTH TEAM THEORY INTRODUCTION The Collaborative Health Team Theory emphasizes multi-relationship of health care professionals to attain better patient outcomes. This theory is focused on the creation of shared and mutual experience among heath care professionals and patient through interpersonal process to attain desired mutual goals and objectives. Emphasis of this theory is expansion and growth of Hildegard Peplau’s Interpersonal Theory through integrating new roles and functions
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planning model by pulling together the major theories of consumer behavior and advertising to make the FCB Grid. Vaughn (1980) reviewed four traditional theories of advertising effectiveness from which effects on marketing have been noticeable. These four theories are Economic‚ Responsive‚ Psychological‚ and Social theories. Each theory is applicable to the four quadrants in the FCB Grid‚ and definitions and applications of each four traditional theories of the grid will be covered in the explanations
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2014 Social Behavior Final Paper – SOC 3380 Sherri Nichols DEVIANT BEHAVIOR‚ THE SOCIAL LEARNING THEORY‚ AND SOCIAL REACTION A person would be considered to be acting in a deviant manner within a social setting if they are violating the established social “norm” within that particular culture. What causes a human being to act in certain ways is a disputed topic among researchers. There are three types of researchers that have tried to answer this question. There
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Functional Theory of Attitude – From the marketing point of view this is based on the need fulfilment of a buying behaviour. The functions that attitudes perform are : 1.Utilitarian – Consumers buy products to fulfil their need‚ enjoy some benefit‚ get someextra features & receive after-sales service. If they get it as per their expectations‚ theydevelop a positive attitude towards that product. If not then a negative attitude isdeveloped. Marketers usually stress & highlight the positive
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Running Head: Cognitive Dissonance Analysis Cognitive Dissonance Analysis: Stepping Out of Assigned Roles Randi Cutler Lehigh University Abstract Research conducted by Leon Festinger and James M. Carlsmith has shown promise for the effects of cognitive dissonance on personal belief‚ and the adjustment of those beliefs to match publicly supported‚ yet contradictory arguments. We are testing to see whether the cognitive dissonance theory can be overcome by explicitly telling participants
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