Which of the following best illustrates a recursive relationship?
A) Job satisfaction increases job performance, which in turn increases leadership opportunities within a company.
B) Job satisfaction decreases job performance, which in turn decreases leadership opportunities within a company.
C) Job satisfaction increases job performance and thus compensation earned on the job, which in turn increases job satisfaction.
D) Advertising leads to sales growth, which leads to greater market power.
E) Advertising leads to sales growth and thus greater market power, which in turn results in higher consumer satisfaction.

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A recursive relationship is one where a variable or factor influences and is influenced by another variable or factor in a cyclical or circular manner. Option C best illustrates this, as job satisfaction leads to increased job performance and compensation, which, in turn, increases job satisfaction. This creates a cyclical relationship between job satisfaction and job performance/compensation.

Which of the Following Best Illustrates a Recursive Relationship