Early Definitions of A(n) ________ Identified It as a System

question 59

Short Answer

Early definitions of a(n) ________ identified it as a system intended to support managerial decision makers in semistructured and unstructured decision situations.

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Definitions:

Symbolic Interaction

A theoretical perspective in sociology and social psychology that focuses on how individuals interact with one another based on the meanings they assign to symbols.

Symbols

Objects, characters, figures, or colors used to represent abstract ideas or concepts.

Erving Goffman's Dramaturgy

Goffman's theory that life is like a never-ending play in which people are actors, each playing a variety of roles, with the goal of managing the impression they make on others.

Discredited Stigmas

Social marks of disgrace that have been challenged, reconsidered, or proven to be unjust.