TEST II. IDENTIFICATION - Sheet1

Question 1

Testing the theory that profit-sharing plans enhance employee retention, a researcher gathers data on turnover rates and finds that companies with profit- sharing experience lower turnover, concluding that profit-sharing is effective in retaining employees

Answer 1

DEDUCTIVE REASONING

Question 2

A researcher tests the theory that performance- based incentives increase productivity by comparing productivity levels in firms with and without such incentives. Findings show higher productivity in incentivized firms, leading to the conclusion that performance-based incentives are effective in boosting productivity.

Answer 2

DEDUCTIVE REASONING

Question 3

A researcher examines successful start-ups and observes that diverse teams frequently generate more innovative ideas. Based on this observation, they theorize that diversity within teams is a significant driver of innovation in start-ups, concluding that team diversity likely enhances innovative capacity

Answer 3

INDUCTIVE REASONING

Question 4

After interviewing employees in flexible work settings, a researcher finds that individuals with more control over their schedules report greater job satisfaction. They propose a theory linking schedule autonomy to higher job satisfaction, concluding that flexible scheduling may significantly enhance employee contentment.

Answer 4

INDUCTIVE REASONING

Question 5

. Investigating the hypothesis that remote work reduces operational costs, a researcher analyzes financial data and finds consistent cost savings in companies with remote work policies, concluding that remote work can be an effective cost-reduction strategy

Answer 5

DEDUCTIVE REASONING