Which of the Following Is True of Adaptive Organizations

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of adaptive organizations?

• A) They work with narrow spans of control and formal coordination.
• B) They operate with a distinguished feature of promotion based on competency.
• C) They are built on a foundation of trust that people will do the right things on their own initiative.
• D) They are characterized by vertical structures with a clear-cut division of labor and a hierarchy of authority.
• E) They work best for organizations doing routine tasks in stable environments.

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Definitions:

DSM-5 Criteria

A rephrased definition: The standards and categories set by the Fifth Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders for diagnosing and classifying mental disorders.

Conversion Disorder

A mental condition in which a person experiences neurological symptoms, such as paralysis or blindness, that cannot be explained by medical evaluation.

Dissociative Disorders

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