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According to the text, which theory contributes to organizational studies by emphasizing the dependence on resources?
According to the text, which theory contributes to organizational studies by emphasizing the dependence on resources?
- Transaction cost theory
- Resource dependence theory (correct)
- Neo-institutionalism
- Natural selection and adaptation theory
What are the sectors of the environment that have a direct impact on the organization called?
What are the sectors of the environment that have a direct impact on the organization called?
- Internal environment
- Reference environment (correct)
- General environment
- Organizational environmental outposts
What is the key principle of strategic human resource management?
What is the key principle of strategic human resource management?
- The focus of HR policies is on top management roles
- HR policies should be aligned with strategic and organizational contexts (correct)
- HR policies should guide business strategies
- There exists an optimal management approach
According to the resource dependence theory, organizations depend on those who control which type of resources?
According to the resource dependence theory, organizations depend on those who control which type of resources?
Which of the following is NOT a strength of modular structure?
Which of the following is NOT a strength of modular structure?
In companies like McDonald's, what is given priority in managing crew employees (operational staff of the point of sale)?
In companies like McDonald's, what is given priority in managing crew employees (operational staff of the point of sale)?
If Apple wants to develop and launch a new mobile phone in the market, what would be a critical consideration for them?
If Apple wants to develop and launch a new mobile phone in the market, what would be a critical consideration for them?
What is the main focus to ensure the success of the operation mentioned in the text?
What is the main focus to ensure the success of the operation mentioned in the text?
According to which author does organizational action aim to protect its technical core?
According to which author does organizational action aim to protect its technical core?
In order to align organizational objectives and individual behavioral goals, what does the human resources department NOT use?
In order to align organizational objectives and individual behavioral goals, what does the human resources department NOT use?
What is the typical focus of performance evaluations?
What is the typical focus of performance evaluations?
Which statement is true regarding the organizational structure represented in the text?
Which statement is true regarding the organizational structure represented in the text?
The primary scholars associated with actor theories are from which group?
The primary scholars associated with actor theories are from which group?
According to Burns and Stalker, what type of organization is characterized as 'Mechanistic'?
According to Burns and Stalker, what type of organization is characterized as 'Mechanistic'?
According to Woodward, which organizations are more fit in relation to different technologies?
According to Woodward, which organizations are more fit in relation to different technologies?
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