Which of the Following Types of Organizations Are Characterized by a Relatively

question 146

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of organizations are characterized by a relatively high degree of job specialization, rigid departmentalization, many layers of management, narrow spans of control, centralized decision making, and a long chain of command?

• A) organic
• B) line
• C) hierarchical
• D) mechanistic

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A simple form of learning in which an organism learns to engage in behavior because it is reinforced.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired; a response that is at first elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.

Social Cognitive Theory

A theory that emphasizes the importance of observational learning, imitation, and modeling in behavior.

Trait Theory

A psychological perspective that attempts to describe personality based on the presence and intensity of various traits, or consistent patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior.