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What does environmental stability refer to in an organization's external environment?
What does environmental stability refer to in an organization's external environment?
- Availability of resources for growth and change
- Ability to reduce work to mechanical steps
- Frequency of unexpected events during work
- Likelihood of little change among key stakeholders (correct)
Which term refers to the ability to create objective computational procedures for problem-solving?
Which term refers to the ability to create objective computational procedures for problem-solving?
- Task analyzability (correct)
- Task variety
- Environmental munificence
- Organization design
What is the main focus of designing an Entrepreneurial Start-Up Plan (ESUP)?
What is the main focus of designing an Entrepreneurial Start-Up Plan (ESUP)?
- Fit with larger culture (correct)
- High GDP investment
- Environmental stability
- Organization technology design
Which factor is especially important for entrepreneurs when fitting their organizations with the existing culture?
Which factor is especially important for entrepreneurs when fitting their organizations with the existing culture?
What is the definition of technology in the context of organizations?
What is the definition of technology in the context of organizations?
In organization design analysis, what does task variety refer to?
In organization design analysis, what does task variety refer to?
What type of environment will an organization face when designing an Entrepreneurial Start-Up Plan (ESUP)?
What type of environment will an organization face when designing an Entrepreneurial Start-Up Plan (ESUP)?
Which generic organizational design would be best suited for an organization facing a dynamic and uncertain environment with the use of advanced technology?
Which generic organizational design would be best suited for an organization facing a dynamic and uncertain environment with the use of advanced technology?
What type of generic organization design would an organization that emphasizes efficiency, reliability, and low cost most likely adopt?
What type of generic organization design would an organization that emphasizes efficiency, reliability, and low cost most likely adopt?
In the context of organization design, what does a hierarchical and bureaucratic environment typically imply?
In the context of organization design, what does a hierarchical and bureaucratic environment typically imply?
Given a technology-driven organization striving for innovation and adaptability, which organization design type would be most appropriate?
Given a technology-driven organization striving for innovation and adaptability, which organization design type would be most appropriate?
If an organization's structure choices in an Entrepreneurial Start-Up Plan (ESUP) differ from the generic organizational design chosen for its environment and technology, what does this difference imply for planning?
If an organization's structure choices in an Entrepreneurial Start-Up Plan (ESUP) differ from the generic organizational design chosen for its environment and technology, what does this difference imply for planning?
Which organization design type is most suitable for start-ups according to the text?
Which organization design type is most suitable for start-ups according to the text?
In stable environments, which organization design types are well-suited for large-scale incumbents?
In stable environments, which organization design types are well-suited for large-scale incumbents?
What are the characteristics of an analyzer organization design?
What are the characteristics of an analyzer organization design?
Which organization design type is focused on seeking stability while operating in changing environments?
Which organization design type is focused on seeking stability while operating in changing environments?
What kind of environment does a simple organization design suit best according to the text?
What kind of environment does a simple organization design suit best according to the text?
Which type of organization design is favored by start-ups due to their nature as change agents?
Which type of organization design is favored by start-ups due to their nature as change agents?