The Management at Pine Inc

question 89

Multiple Choice

The management at Pine Inc. reduces the size of the company's workforce in order to become more flexible. For specific project requirements, it arranges alliances. In this case, Pine Inc. is an example of a(n) ________ organization.

• A) centralized
• B) bureaucratic
• C) network
• D) organic

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Definitions:

External Locus of Control

A belief that one's life outcomes are largely influenced by external forces or fate rather than one's own actions.

Real Self

An individual's authentic identity, including their genuine thoughts, feelings, and desires, as opposed to their publicly presented self.

Self-Esteem Affirmation

Positive statements or affirmations that individuals repeat to themselves to boost or maintain their self-esteem.

Locus of Control

A psychological concept that refers to how strongly people believe they have control over the situations and experiences that affect their lives.