17 Questions
In the context of Disney's training program, what form of control is manifested in maintaining the seamless fantasy at theme parks?
Ideological control
What type of control is represented by job descriptions and systems of employee promotion in organizations?
Bureaucratic control
What unites people within an organization according to the text?
Interdependence
In the context of large organizations using subsidiaries, outsourcing, and financial structures to flourish, what concept is being referred to?
Interdependence
What concept involves the dependency on subsidiaries, outsourcing, and communication technologies for organizational success?
Interdependence
What is a common conflict between students and the research focus of a large university?
Students desire small class sizes, while the institution tends to have large classes.
Which form of control involves directing employees explicitly and monitoring their behavior?
Direct control
What is a limitation of direct control in organizations?
Supervisors can always directly control worker productivity.
In the context of organizational control, what does direct control primarily rely on?
Coercive methods within superior-subordinate relations
How does organizational control typically impact employee autonomy?
Limits and restricts employee autonomy
Which aspect of organizations do control processes primarily aim to achieve?
Efficient use of resources
What is a key aspect of bureaucratic control in organizations?
Establishing formal rules and structures
How did technological control impact assembly line workers at Ford?
It led to alienating working conditions
Which factor contributes to the marketization of behavior in organizations?
Promoting taken for granted ways of behaving
What control mechanism is exemplified by precise soda dispensing at McDonald's?
Technological control
What problem arose from technological control at Ford for assembly line workers?
Difficult and alienating working conditions
How does bureaucratic control promote a democratic workplace?
By enabling advancement based on merit rather than connections
Explore how the research focus of a university impacts students' educational experience, particularly concerning class sizes and contact time with professors. Delve into the challenges posed by large classes and limited face-to-face interactions with professors.
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