Weick and Westley (1999)identify Three Metaphors Through Which Organizational Learning

question 39

Multiple Choice

Weick and Westley (1999) identify three metaphors through which organizational learning can be fostered.One of those is ______,which involves changing things by encouraging people to play around with everyday patterns and to change them slightly.It is not a one-person show but rather a team event that relies upon the instant response,feelings,and feedback of others.

• A)disorganization
• B)improvisation
• C)humour
• D)small wins

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Trade

The exchange of goods or services between parties.

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An 18th-century Scottish economist and philosopher, often considered the father of modern economics, known for his theories on free markets.

1776

The year marked by the Declaration of Independence of the United States, symbolizing a significant historical event rather than an economic term.