For Many Organizational Activities, Output and Behaviour Controls Are Inappropriate

question 13

Multiple Choice

For many organizational activities, output and behaviour controls are inappropriate for all but which one of the following reasons?

• A)Rules are of little use in situations requiring innovation
• B)Professionals engage in work that is hard to apply SOPs to
• C)SOPs are of little use in crisis situations
• D)Output controls measure quality well
• E)It is difficult to monitor all employees on a day-to-day basis

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Definitions:

Long-Term Potentiation

A process that strengthens synapses based on recent patterns of activity, playing a key role in learning and memory.

Neural Excitability

Refers to the ease with which neurons can fire and transmit an electrical impulse.

Cortical Activation

The process of stimulating areas of the cerebral cortex, leading to increased alertness, attention, and readiness for cognitive activities.

Motivated Forgetting

This is a psychological defense mechanism where individuals unconsciously choose to forget disturbing memories, information, or thoughts as a way to cope or manage stress.