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

question 8

Multiple Choice

Woodward's classification of technology (into three clusters of organizational technologies) was based on a scale that measured:

• 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.

Define what motivates human behavior, including the role of incentives.

Comprehend the self-determination theory and the universal needs it proposes for achieving self-fulfillment and healthy relationships.

Understand the concept of stress, including its forms, causes, and effects on individuals.

Identify and describe different types of stressors and their impact on individuals.

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Definitions:

Risk Takers

Individuals who are inclined to take actions that involve uncertainty, with the potential for significant outcomes, both positive or negative.

Two-Way Table

A tabular method to display the frequencies with which certain combinations of two categorical variables occur.

Null Hypothesis

A hypothesis in statistical analysis that assumes no significant effect or difference exists between specified populations or parameters.

Two-Way Table

A tabular method to display the frequencies of occurrences of variables that are classified according to two categorical dimensions.