Which of the Following Situations Best Describes an Example of a Double

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations best describes an example of a double interact,as used in Weick's Information Systems Approach?

• A)An employee speaks;the manager listens and nods her head.
• B)Each person in the system acts and responds to each other person in the system.
• C)An employee makes a suggestion to improve the production line;the manager follows the suggestion and corporate productivity increases.
• D)An employee offers a suggestion;the manager tells her that the correct procedure is to put the suggestion in writing and send it to all department heads;the employee follows the procedure.

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Definitions:

Systems Variation

The differences and changes within systems (e.g., organizational, biological, technological) that can affect outcomes and processes.

Continuous Quality Improvement

is an ongoing effort to enhance products, services, or processes by making incremental improvements over time or implementing significant changes to improve quality.

Quality Council

An organization or committee that focuses on ensuring the standards and quality of products, services, or processes, often within a specific industry or healthcare setting.

Safety Initiative

A safety initiative is an organized effort or program designed to improve safety and reduce the risk of harm in a particular environment, such as in workplaces, schools, or public spaces.