When Managers of Bureaucracies Try to Increase Access to Opportunities

question 66

Multiple Choice

When managers of bureaucracies try to increase access to opportunities on the basis of ability and contributions, distribute power more equally, and implement less rigid rules, they are attempting to________ .

• A) humanize the work setting to develop human potential
• B) improve the quality of the company's products
• C) increase the number of employees purchasing company stocks
• D) increase profits by downsizing
• E) improve the morale of the workforce

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Definitions:

Organizational Effectiveness

The measure of how successfully an organization meets its goals and objectives, often evaluated through productivity, efficiency, and profitability.

Action Learning

A reflective process where participants work on real challenges, applying knowledge and taking action, and learning from their experience as they solve real-world issues.

Punishment

A consequence or penalty given in response to an undesired behavior, intended to decrease that behavior's occurrence.

Paycheck

The method by which employees receive wages or salary from their employer, typically in the form of a paper check or direct deposit.