Describe the Four Forms of Departmentalization and Give an Example

question 7

Essay

Describe the four forms of departmentalization and give an example of each.

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Definitions:

Proximate Cause

An immediate, underlying cause based on the operation of biological mechanisms within an organism.

Ultimate Cause

A term referring to the evolutionary explanations for why a biological trait or behavior occurs, focusing on survival and reproductive advantages.

Graylag Goose

A species of large grey goose, native to Europe and Asia, known for its significant role in studies of animal behavior, especially imprinting.

Sign Stimulus

A specific external sensory stimulus that triggers a fixed action pattern in an animal.