Research into the Effect of Structural Variables on Innovation Shows

question 81

Multiple Choice

Research into the effect of structural variables on innovation shows that ________.

• A) time pressures actually cause people to be more creative
• B) organic structures negatively influence innovation
• C) frequent interunit communication helps create barriers to innovation
• D) the easy availability of plentiful resources provides a key building block for innovation

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Definitions:

Power

The ability or capacity to influence or control the behavior of others, often based on position, resources, or personal traits.

Bases of Power

The foundations from which an individual or group derives their ability to influence others, usually classified into categories like coercive, reward, legitimate, expert, and referent power.

Informal Systems

The unofficial and unwritten ways that an organization operates, including social networks, practices, and norms that influence behavior and decisions.

Organizational Politics

The use of power and social networking within a workplace to achieve changes that benefit the individual or group.