The Purpose of the Sociotechnical Systems Approach Is To

question 67

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the sociotechnical systems approach is to:

• A) apply the theory of job enlargement.
• B) provide qualified management to an organization in a turbulent environment.
• C) offer the most advanced information technology possible to maximize organizational competitiveness.
• D) combines human needs with technical efficiency in job design.

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to gradually reduce anxiety and fear through the use of relaxation and exposure to feared stimuli.

Shock Therapy

A form of medical treatment involving the application of electrical current to the brain, often used in psychiatry to treat severe mental disorders.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after being paired repeatedly with an unconditioned stimulus, begins to trigger a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally triggers a response without any need for prior learning.