Which of the Following Pairs Represents Theories Whose Applications Tend

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pairs represents theories whose applications tend to be consistent?

• A)Theory X;sociotechnical systems theory
• B)Theory Y;open systems theory
• C)Bureaucracy;Theory X
• D)Bureaucracy;open systems theory

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