Suppose a Discussion Takes Place in Your Sociology Class About

question 153

Multiple Choice

Suppose a discussion takes place in your sociology class about the relationship between change and bureaucracy.Which of the following is most likely to be noted about this relationship?

• A) Most bureaucracies are resistant to change but must adapt to it in order to survive.
• B) Organizations that resist change opting to continue "what works," will flourish.
• C) New organizational models will not compete well with traditional,well-established practices.
• D) Organizations that resist change will definitely not survive.

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