Richard TPascale (1999)identified Four Principles Derived from Complexity Theory and Applied

question 22

Multiple Choice

Richard T.Pascale (1999) identified four principles derived from complexity theory and applied them to change and innovation.The assumption that people tend towards organized systems,even without the need for control,as happens when people come together to help each other during a disaster would be characteristic of which of the following?

• A)Equilibrium equals death.
• B)self-organization
• C)Complex tasks need complex problem solving processes.
• D)Complex organization can only be disturbed,not directed.

Analyze the political dynamics and the reasons behind the split in the Democratic committee in 1860.

Examine Abraham Lincoln’s views on slavery and the steps Congress took regarding the secession of the southern states.

Understand the significance of military engagements such as the Seven Days Campaign, the Battle of Bull Run, and the Battle of Sharpsburg.

Explore the influence of foreign powers on the Civil War, through actions like "King Cotton diplomacy" and incidents like the Trent affair.

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Definitions:

Median-Voter Model

A framework in political science that suggests outcomes of majority rule voting systems are determined by the preferences of the median voter.

Limited and Bundled Choice

An offering strategy where consumers are provided with a restricted set of options combined as packages, simplifying the decision-making process.

Public Choice Theory

Public Choice Theory is an economic framework that applies the principles and methods of economics to the analysis of political behavior, focusing on how public decisions are made.

Special-Interest Effect

The impact of a small, concentrated interest group on policy-making, often at the expense of broader public interest.