What Term Describes When Activities Originally Intended to Help Managers

question 99

Multiple Choice

What term describes when activities originally intended to help managers attain corporate objectives become ends in themselves or are adapted to meet ends other than those for which they were intended?

• A)economic rationality
• B)minimal acceptable behavior
• C)goal displacement
• D)closed system thinking
• E)trained incapacity

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Definitions:

Organizational Culture

The shared values, beliefs, and practices that shape the behavior and attitudes of members within an organization.

Conscious Assumption

A belief or idea that is accepted as true without proof or empirical evidence, adopted deliberately by an individual.

Edgar Schein

A renowned organizational psychologist known for his contributions to the theory of organizational culture, leadership, and group dynamics.

Organizational Culture

The set of shared beliefs, values, norms, and practices that characterizes an institution or organization, influencing how employees interact and approach their work.