The Sociotechnical System Gives

question 70

Multiple Choice

The sociotechnical system gives:

• A)equal attention to technical and social considerations in job design
• B)technology and engineering the most weight in job design decisions
• C)human considerations the most importance in job design decisions
• D)industrial efficiency the greatest weight and is used most often in Scandinavia

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Definitions:

Organizational Structures

Organizational structures define how activities such as task allocation, coordination, and supervision are directed towards the achievement of organizational aims, often determining the hierarchy and flow of information within a company.

Self-Directed Work Teams

Groups of employees who operate without traditional managerial oversight, assuming collective responsibility for tasks, decision-making, and problem-solving.

Team-Based Organizational Structures

are frameworks within organizations that emphasize teamwork, collaboration, and collective decision-making to achieve goals.

Divisionalized Structures

An organizational form where operations are segmented into semi-autonomous units or divisions, each with its own strategies and objectives.