Realignments Are Significant Because They ______

question 6

Multiple Choice

Realignments are significant because they ______.

• A) show the strength of third parties, given that third parties often are the reason behind the realignments
• B) are a sign that people are happy with the status quo
• C) usually result in a change in policy direction
• D) usually benefit the Republican Party
• E) are an indication that partisanship is weakening

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Definitions:

Chaos Theory

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Organizational Learning

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Feedback

Information given to a person or system about their performance or behavior for the purpose of improvement.

Contingency Approach

A managerial strategy that suggests the most appropriate organizational behavior is dependent on the specifics of the situation.