The Greater the Level of Uncertainty in the Organization's Environment

question 84

Multiple Choice

The greater the level of uncertainty in the organization's environment, the

• A)less likely managers are to design a structure and a culture that are innovative.
• B)less likely managers are to design a structure and a culture that change quickly.
• C)more likely managers are to design an organizational structure that is formal and controlling.
• D)more likely managers are to design a structure and a culture that are flexible.

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Definitions:

Encoding

The process of converting information into a form that can be stored in memory, such as transforming thoughts into a sequence of words.

Attention

The cognitive process of concentrating on one aspect of the environment while ignoring other stimuli.

Sensory Store

The initial process of storing sensory information after it is received, lasting for a very brief period.

Attention

The cognitive process of selectively concentrating on one aspect of the environment while ignoring other things.