The Written Report: Purpose and Format Which of the Following

question 9

Multiple Choice

The Written Report: Purpose and Format Which of the following examples is biased?

• A)"Male and female homosexuals …"
• B)"Patients who were diagnosed with schizophrenia were given 10 minutes to complete a crossword puzzle."
• C)"The experimental group contained 15 patients diagnosed with obsessive- compulsive disorder."
• D)"When the subjects arrived, they …"

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Definitions:

Supervisor

An individual in a position of authority who oversees and directs the work of others in an organization.

Vertical Specialization

Vertical specialization refers to the degree to which tasks within an organization are subdivided into separate jobs.

Mechanistic

Describes organizational structures or systems that are highly formal, centralized, and governed by strict procedures and hierarchies.

Organic

Characterizing organizations or systems that are flexible, adaptive, and decentralized in nature.