______ is what we describe when people ask us what ideas govern our actions.

A) Espoused theory
B) Theory-in-use
C) Spoken theory
D) Governing theory

Espoused Theory

The beliefs, values, and principles that individuals claim to follow, often contrasted with their actual behavior (theory-in-use).

Theory-in-Use

Theory-in-Use refers to the framework or model that individuals actually use in their actions, often unconsciously, as opposed to the models or theories they may explicitly claim to follow.

Governing Theory

is a guiding framework or set of principles intended to influence the decision-making and actions of an organization or governing body.