According to Milgram, the Most Fundamental Lesson to Be Learned

question 388

Multiple Choice

According to Milgram, the most fundamental lesson to be learned from his study of obedience is that

• A) people are naturally predisposed to be hostile and aggressive.
• B) even ordinary people, who are not usually hostile, can become agents of
• Destruction.
• C) the desire to be accepted by others is one of the strongest human motives.
• D) people value their freedom and react negatively when they feel they are being

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Definitions:

Organisational Design

The process of shaping an organization's structure and roles to align with its objectives, strategies, and environment.

Burns and Stalker

An approach to organizational theory that contrasts mechanistic vs. organic structures and emphasizes the importance of an organization's ability to adapt to its environment.

Mechanistic

Pertaining to an organizational structure characterized by clear hierarchies, rigid procedures, and a focus on efficiency and predictability, suitable for stable, unchanging environments.

Adaptive Organisations

Adaptive organisations operate with a minimum of bureaucratic features and encourage worker empowerment and teamwork.