Imagine Not Seeing a High School Friend Until Your Twenty-Fifth

question 63

Multiple Choice

Imagine not seeing a high school friend until your twenty-fifth reunion. Based on results from a recent study, which of the following changes would make you think the friend has become a "different person"?

• A) The friend has changed an aspect of his morality, such as becoming racist.
• B) The friend has straightened his teeth and changed his hair color.
• C) The friend has gotten into physical shape and now is a triathlete.
• D) The friend has trouble remembering other classmates' names.

Identify the environmental factors influencing organizational functionality and design.

Recognize the importance of organizational design in facilitating effective communication and goal accomplishment.

Distinguish between different organizational designs: network, multidivisional, geographical, and product designs.

Assess the impact of organizational design on decision making, information flow, and response to environmental changes.

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Definitions:

Core Values

Fundamental beliefs or principles that are considered important by a society, organization, or individual.

Cultural Relativism

The principle that an individual's beliefs and activities should be understood by others in terms of that individual's own culture.

Americans

Refers to the citizens or inhabitants of the United States of America, encompassing a wide range of cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds.

Equal Value

The principle that all human beings, irrespective of their background, abilities, or beliefs, deserve the same level of respect and opportunities.