10 Questions
What does the open systems theory assert about an organization?
It must interact with its external environment.
How was an organization traditionally viewed by managers and researchers?
As a closed system
Who is credited with identifying the three basic kinds of skills that managers use?
Robert Katz
Which type of skill do managers use to work with people, according to Katz?
Human skills
Why must an organization recognize and adapt to external forces according to the open systems theory?
To sustain itself and avoid negative impacts
In Katz's analysis, which skill do managers use to work with ideas?
Conceptual skills
What happened to the open systems theory in comparison to the closed system view as per the text?
It is now used more frequently
What motivates organizations to adapt to external forces according to the text?
To sustain themselves and continue operating effectively
Which era saw a shift towards understanding organizations as open systems?
The 1960s
What are managers required to do with regard to their external environment based on open systems theory?
Adapt to it for sustained organizational success
This quiz explores the concepts of coordination and authority in administrative theory, focusing on how tasks, activities, departments, and people are connected to work towards a common purpose. It also delves into the formal power given to job positions to make decisions and take actions in an organizational setting.
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