Which of the Following Examples Poses the Greatest Potential Threat

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples poses the greatest potential threat to biodiversity?

• A) replanting, after a clear cut, a monoculture of Douglas fir trees on land that consisted of old-growth Douglas fir, western cedar, and western hemlock
• B) allowing previously used farmland to go fallow and begin to fill in with weeds and then shrubs and saplings
• C) trapping and relocating large predators, such as mountain lions, that pose a threat as they move into areas of relatively dense human populations
• D) importing an Asian insect into the United States to control a weed that competes with staple crops
• E) releasing sterilized rainbow trout to boost the sport fishing of a river system that contains native brook trout

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Definitions:

Organic Organizations

A flexible and adaptive organizational structure that allows for quick decision-making processes and decentralized authority.

Bureaucratic Features

Characteristics of a bureaucratic organization include a hierarchical structure, formal rules and regulations, specialization, and an impersonal relationship between its members.

Worker Empowerment

The practice of giving employees the authority, resources, and freedom to make decisions and contribute to the company's success in meaningful ways.

Organic Design

An organization structure that is decentralized, with fewer rules and procedures, open divisions of labour, wide spans of control, and more personal coordination.