Which of the Following Examples Describes a Behavioural Pattern That

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples describes a behavioural pattern that results from a proximate cause?

• A)A cat kills a mouse to obtain nutrition.
• B)A male sheep fights with another male because it helps to improve its social position.
• C)A female bird lays its eggs because the amount of daylight is decreasing slightly each day.
• D)A goose squats and freezes motionless to escape a predator.
• E)A cockroach runs into a crack in the wall and avoids being stepped on.

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Definitions:

Organic Structures

An organizational form that is flat, uses low levels of formalization, and fosters the sharing of knowledge and power across levels, promoting flexibility and quick response to changes.

Span of Control

The number of subordinates that a manager or leader can efficiently manage and oversee.

Centralisation

Centralisation is the concentration of authority for most decisions at the top level of an organisation.

Functional Authority

The right granted to individuals or departments to make decisions and issue directives within a specific area of expertise.