Using Your Program or College/university Department as Your Focal Organization

question 15

Essay

Using your program or college/university department as your focal organization, place it in the quadrants of Perrow's framework. What two factors did you use to determine placement in a quadrant?

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Definitions:

Haida Gwaii

An archipelago off the northern coast of British Columbia, Canada, known for its rich indigenous Haida culture and biodiverse environments.

Population Growth/Urbanization

The increase in the number of people living in urban areas due to birth rates and migration, contributing to denser populations and the expansion of cities.

Fresh Water Supply

The availability of water free from significant levels of salt, essential for human consumption, agriculture, and other uses.

World War II

A global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations, including all of the great powers, eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis.