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:

Personality

An individual's characteristic patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior, together with the psychological mechanisms behind those patterns.

Temper Tantrums

Emotional outbursts, typically seen in children, that are characterized by yelling, crying, and sometimes physical behaviors like kicking or hitting.

Personality Structure

In psychology, refers to the organization and dynamics of characteristic patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make up a person's personality.

Pleasure Principle

A concept in psychoanalytic theory that describes the instinctual seeking of pleasure and avoiding of pain to satisfy biological and psychological needs.