Viewing an Organization as a Series of Subsystems That Interact

question 4

Multiple Choice

Viewing an organization as a series of subsystems that interact with each other and the external environment fits with which common organizational metaphor?

• A) Organization as biological organism
• B) Organization as machine
• C) Organization as brain
• D) Organization as a computer

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Definitions:

Equal Partners

Individuals or entities that share equally in the rights, responsibilities, and profits of a partnership.

Step-Into-The-Shoes

A term relating to the transfer of tax basis from one party to another, preserving the original cost basis for tax calculation.

Depreciation Period

The estimated useful life of a tangible asset over which the cost of the asset is spread for accounting and tax purposes.

Money Distribution

The process of disbursing or allocating financial resources, often by a corporation or governmental entity.