The Report Issued About a Major Packaging Defect Showed a Culture

question 81

Multiple Choice

The report issued about a major packaging defect showed a culture at an organization that did not listen when small safety issues were raised. Each issue by itself might not have caused the flaw. This example illustrates:

• A) the need to understand organizational complexity.
• B) that changing conditions are influenced by innovation.
• C) the need for control in order to reduce the accumulation of errors.
• D) the way that control helps organizations respond to changing standards.
• E) the way that organizations cope with multiple control standards.

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Definitions:

Growth Spurt

A rapid increase in physical growth, often occurring during puberty.

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, known as the "master gland," it plays a crucial role in regulating vital body functions and hormones.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that plays a central role in controlling hunger, thirst, sleep, body temperature, and other autonomic nervous system functions.

Leptin

A hormone that plays a key role in appetite and metabolism.