Woodward's Classification of Technology (Into Three Clusters of Organizational Technologies)

question 23

Multiple Choice

Woodward's classification of technology (into three clusters of organizational technologies) was based on a scale. What did that scale measure?

• A) the number of employees in the span of control
• B) the interdependence of tasks
• C) the technological complexity of the organization's technical core
• D) the variety and analyzability of tasks within each department

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Definitions:

Discriminatory Practices

Unfair treatment of individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or religion.

Performance Appraisal

A systematic evaluation of an employee's job performance and productivity, often used for feedback and development purposes.

Job Descriptions

A formal account of an employee's responsibilities, duties, and the scope of a job.

Performance Appraisal

A systematic evaluation of an employee's job performance and productivity in relation to established criteria and organizational objectives.