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According to the systems approach, the organization is viewed as:
According to the systems approach, the organization is viewed as:
- a combination of closed and open systems
- a closed system with independent parts
- an open system made up of interrelated and inter-dependent parts (correct)
- a machine with separate and unrelated parts
What does the systems approach emphasize about the organization?
What does the systems approach emphasize about the organization?
- It is made up of inter-related and inter-dependent parts (correct)
- It functions independently of its environment
- It is a combination of open and closed systems
- It is a closed system with separate parts
In the systems approach, how are the sub-systems of an organization characterized?
In the systems approach, how are the sub-systems of an organization characterized?
- They are separate and unrelated
- They function independently of each other
- They are closed systems
- They are inter-related (correct)
How does the systems approach view the organization's relationship with the external environment?
How does the systems approach view the organization's relationship with the external environment?
According to the systems approach, what is the relationship between decisions made in any subsystem and the entire system?
According to the systems approach, what is the relationship between decisions made in any subsystem and the entire system?
What does the systems approach advocate regarding the organization's sub-systems?
What does the systems approach advocate regarding the organization's sub-systems?
What does the systems approach emphasize about the organization's output?
What does the systems approach emphasize about the organization's output?
What does the systems approach advocate regarding the organization's relationship with its environment?
What does the systems approach advocate regarding the organization's relationship with its environment?
According to the text, which approach emphasizes personal interpretations of situations to explain behavior and views conflict as a normal part of organizational life?
According to the text, which approach emphasizes personal interpretations of situations to explain behavior and views conflict as a normal part of organizational life?
Which approach focuses on factors like technological impact, flexible structures, diverse skills, and complex employment relations?
Which approach focuses on factors like technological impact, flexible structures, diverse skills, and complex employment relations?
According to the text, what is the primary focus of the Human Relations Approach?
According to the text, what is the primary focus of the Human Relations Approach?
Which approach emphasizes that there is no single form of organization best suited to all situations?
Which approach emphasizes that there is no single form of organization best suited to all situations?
According to the text, which approach applies scientific principles to find the 'one best way' to do a job?
According to the text, which approach applies scientific principles to find the 'one best way' to do a job?
Which approach emphasizes the importance of human relations in motivating people?
Which approach emphasizes the importance of human relations in motivating people?
According to the text, which approach emphasizes the non-universality of management theory and the dependence of management decisions on the situation?
According to the text, which approach emphasizes the non-universality of management theory and the dependence of management decisions on the situation?
Which approach emphasizes the interrelationships among parts of the organization and between the organization and its environment?
Which approach emphasizes the interrelationships among parts of the organization and between the organization and its environment?
According to the text, which approach emphasizes the goal of enhancing organizations through diversity promotion?
According to the text, which approach emphasizes the goal of enhancing organizations through diversity promotion?
Which approach dismisses the ideas of rationality, truth, and progress?
Which approach dismisses the ideas of rationality, truth, and progress?
