When Organizations Depend on the Environment but Strive to Acquire

question 80

True/False

When organizations depend on the environment but strive to acquire control over resources to minimize their dependence, it is referred to as cooptation.

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DSM

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a standardized classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the USA.

Schizophrenia

A chronic mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and impaired cognitive function.

African American

A racial or ethnic group in the United States with ancestry from any of the black racial groups of Africa.

Hispanic Populations

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