When an Organization Takes on a Life of Its Own

question 108

Multiple Choice

When an organization takes on a life of its own, we can say that it has _______ .

• A) evolved
• B) acquired a culture
• C) become institutionalized
• D) become immortal
• E) developed subcultures

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Definitions:

Ego

In psychoanalysis, one of the three divisions of the psyche that is responsible for dealing with reality while balancing the demands of the id and superego.

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the mind that acts as a self-critical conscience, reflecting social standards learned from parents and teachers.

Rorschach Inkblot Test

A projective psychological test consisting of ten inkblots presented to a participant, aimed at analyzing personality characteristics and emotional functioning.

Objective Test

A type of test designed to assess an individual's knowledge or abilities in a specific area, using questions with fixed answers.