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According to Perrow, an organization that performs nonroutine tasks will have a __________.
According to Perrow, an organization that performs nonroutine tasks will have a __________.
- A flat hierarchy of authority (correct)
- Mechanistic structure
- Centralized decision-making authority
- High degree of formalization
Which of the following is most likely to operate based on the sequential type of task interdependence?
Which of the following is most likely to operate based on the sequential type of task interdependence?
- A consulting firm
- An assembly line (correct)
- A hospital
- A fast-food franchise
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the unstructured model of decision- making?
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the unstructured model of decision- making?
- The unstructured model can be developed as a means to deal with environmental uncertainty
- The unstructured model prevents managers from changing quickly enough to meet new conditions in highly uncertain environments (correct)
- The unstructured model explains how and why managers make nonprogrammed decisions
- None of the above is false
Which of the following is an assumption of the rational model of decision making?
Which of the following is an assumption of the rational model of decision making?
Which of the following is NOT an example of exploitative organizational learning?
Which of the following is NOT an example of exploitative organizational learning?
“Decision makers try to maintain consistency between their images of themselves, their attitudes, and their decisions.” Which cognitive bias does this relate to?
“Decision makers try to maintain consistency between their images of themselves, their attitudes, and their decisions.” Which cognitive bias does this relate to?
Which technological change refers to fundamental changes in technology that revolutionize products or the way they are produced?
Which technological change refers to fundamental changes in technology that revolutionize products or the way they are produced?
Which of the following statements is typically FALSE regarding the core team members in a new product development project?
Which of the following statements is typically FALSE regarding the core team members in a new product development project?
To speed up the innovation process, many organizations have begun to ......
To speed up the innovation process, many organizations have begun to ......
Which of the following is true about a ‘skunk works’?
Which of the following is true about a ‘skunk works’?
