Dave Manages a Large Network and Has Researched a Bunch

question 6

Multiple Choice

Dave manages a large network and has researched a bunch of automation tools. He decides on one that requires the installation of an agent, called a minion, on the nodes to be automated, which are then called minions. Which of the following automation tools did Dave choose?

• A) SaltStack
• B) Puppet
• C) Chef
• D) Ansible

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Definitions:

Dehumanization

Occurs when bureaucracies treat clients as standard cases and personnel as cogs in a giant machine. This treatment frustrates clients and lowers worker morale.

Bureaucracies

Complex organizational structures with fixed rules, a hierarchy of authority, and a full-time administrative staff, designed to coordinate and control the work of many individuals.

Bureaucratic Inertia

Refers to the tendency of large, rigid bureaucracies to continue their policies even when their clients' needs change.

Bureaucratic Ritualism

The phenomenon in which bureaucratic organizations focus more on following strict procedures and rules than on achieving their actual goals, leading to inefficiency.