John Went to the Bank, Where He Encountered a Very

question 8

Multiple Choice

John went to the bank, where he encountered a very rude, grumpy bank teller. Rather than getting angry and being rude back, John was polite through the encounter while thinking, "This person must be going through a difficult time for them to be so rude, so I shouldn't take it personally." This best illustrates _____.

• A) determinism
• B) testability
• C) respect
• D) parsimony

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Definitions:

Organizational Size

Organizational size refers to the scale and magnitude of an organization, usually determined by the number of its employees or total revenue, which affects its structure, culture, and operations.

Classical

Pertaining to classical theory, often referring to the traditional methods or styles in art, literature, music, or management theories developed during the industrial revolution focusing on efficiency, specialization, and hierarchical organization.

Organizational Theorists

are scholars and researchers who study the structures, processes, and behavior within organizations to understand their function and design effective management practices.

Organic

Pertains to living organisms or their derivatives; in a broader sense, refers to something that evolves naturally, without forced methods or artificial components.