Which of the Following Is One of the Assumptions on Which

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is one of the assumptions on which the theory and practice of organization development (OD) are based?

• A) Employees tend to perform well when micromanagement techniques are used.
• B) The total organization and the way it is designed influence the way individuals behave within the organization.
• C) All employees have a strong need to control and influence their colleagues and the organization's work processes.
• D) Employees naturally dislike their work and lack ambition.
• E) A successful corporate leader is one who adopts an autocratic style of leadership to control his subordinates.

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Definitions:

Vermis

The central part of the cerebellum, connecting the two hemispheres and involved in coordinating posture and locomotion.

Brainstem

The central trunk of the brain, consisting of the medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain, controlling vital life functions such as breathing and heart rate.

Cardiac Center

A region of the brainstem responsible for regulating the rate and force of the heartbeat.

Vasomotor Center

A regulatory area in the brain responsible for controlling blood vessel diameter and thus blood pressure.