Which of the Following Organizational Theories Describes Organizational Functioning but Does

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following organizational theories describes organizational functioning but does not recommend specific practices?

• A)Theory Y
• B)Open systems theory
• C)Bureaucracy
• D)Sociotechnical systems theory

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Definitions:

Civil Religion

A concept where common religious or quasi-religious beliefs and practices unite a society, typically involving patriotic symbols, rituals, and ceremonies that have a sacred quality.

Functionalist Sociologists

study society from a functionalist perspective, focusing on how various social institutions and processes function to maintain societal stability and equilibrium.

Cultural Reforms

Changes and improvements made within a society to alter its cultural practices, norms, and institutions, often aiming at social progress.

Nuclear Family

A family unit consisting of two parents and their children living together, considered the smallest and fundamental societal group.