The "Growth and Underinvestment" Systems Archetype Occurs When

question 23

Multiple Choice

The "Growth and Underinvestment" systems archetype occurs when:

• A)Ttwo efforts or activities compete for the same resources.
• B)Aan organization, in spite of past success, decides to batten down the hatches in the face of difficult economic times in order to avoid exposure to "risky" expenditures.
• C)Aan urgent problem arises and managers are tempted to quickly implement a short-term solution that in the long-term will not fully correct the problem.
• D)Iindividuals use a common limited resource purely for their own gain.

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Definitions:

Irrigation Systems

Networks of tubes, pumps, and canals used to transport water to agricultural crops to enhance growth when rainfall is not sufficient.

Power Generators

Machines or devices that transform various forms of energy into electrical power.

Capital Formation

The process of building up the physical and financial assets of a country or region for the purpose of increasing its capacity for production.

Economic Growth

An increase in the amount of goods and services produced per head of the population over a period of time.