17 Questions
What is the primary focus of ideological control in an organization?
Employees' sense of self
How do companies ensure employees fit into a strong corporate culture?
By indoctrinating them with company values
What is the purpose of 'culture boot camp' training programs in organizations?
To indoctrinate new employees with company culture
How does biocratic control differ from bureaucratic control?
Biocratic control is more flexible and less oppressive
What impact did workers and managers experience from bureaucratic forms of control after World War II?
Oppression and constraints
How does neoliberalism influence the concept of organizational boundaries?
Neoliberalism promotes open organizational boundaries
What type of control is manifested in the scenario where Disney employees are put through an intensive training program to maintain the seamless fantasy at theme parks?
Ideological control
Which form of control is demonstrated when job descriptions and systems of employee promotion are established in organizations?
Bureaucratic control
What is the primary factor that unites people in an organization?
Interdependence
Which concept refers to the complex web of subsidiaries, outsourcing processes, and financial structures that many large organizations rely on for success?
Interdependence
What type of control is emphasized when large organizations utilize a culture boot camp approach to training their employees?
Ideological control
What concept describes the notion that work has spilled outside of the organization, creating economic value in everyday activities?
Organizational boundaries
In the context of the text, what type of control is exemplified by hard seats in fast-food restaurants encouraging customers to 'eat and run'?
Technological control
How does posting on social media platforms like Facebook contribute to creating economic value, as mentioned in the text?
It generates data points for analysis and sale
Which term best describes the strategy of placing menu items in highly visible locations in a fast-food restaurant to prompt quick ordering?
Direct control
What is the primary focus of the 'social factory' concept mentioned in the text?
Blurring work and everyday life boundaries
How do routine experiences of control mentioned in the text affect individuals?
Lead to feelings of compliance or resistance
Test your knowledge on bureaucratic forms of control, including their dominance after World War II and their impact on workers and managers. Explore the concept of ideological control and its development within corporate environments.
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