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What Is a 'Total Institution',and How Does It Compare to the Concept

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What is a 'Total Institution',and how does it compare to the concept of polyphonic organizations? To what extent do you believe total institutions actually exist in today's business environment? Use contemporary organizations to provide some examples you think represent total institutions and be sure to justify your answer.


Definitions:

Creative

The ability or power to generate new ideas, concepts, or processes that are often considered unique or innovative.

Inheritance

The transmission of genetic information from parents to offspring, or the reception of traits, property, or titles by legal succession or will.

Personality

The unique combination of emotional, attitudinal, and behavioral response patterns of an individual.

Cattell

A reference to Raymond Cattell, a psychologist known for his work in personality theory, including the development of the 16 personality factor model.

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