The Idea That Social and Technological Systems Should Be Designed

question 49

Multiple Choice

The idea that social and technological systems should be designed to fit as well as possible and that machines should be easy to use is known as

• A)unit control of variances.
• B)Theory X.
• C)joint optimization.
• D)Theory Z.

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Definitions:

Text Messaging

The act of sending brief, electronic messages between two or more mobile phones or fixed or portable devices over a phone network.

Social Media

Platforms and technologies that enable users to create, share, or exchange information, ideas, and content in virtual communities and networks.

Telephone

A telecommunications device designed to transmit and receive sound, primarily human voice, across distances.

Sociological Perspective

A viewpoint in sociology that looks at the behavior of individuals and how that behavior is influenced by the social forces and societal context in which they exist.