Frank Notices That at Some Point in Relatively Recent Times

question 15

Multiple Choice

Frank notices that at some point in relatively recent times, humans in some places began using machines powered by non-human means, such as steam and coal. Frank is noting what process?

• A) democratization
• B) civilization
• C) industrialization
• D) state formation

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Definitions:

Boundary-Spanning Subsystem

Components of an organization that interact with the external environment to obtain inputs and distribute outputs, facilitating the exchange of information and resources.

Management and Labor

The two key groups in a workplace, where management is responsible for making decisions and directing operations, and labor refers to the workforce that executes tasks under management's direction.

Chain of Command

A hierarchical structure within an organization to ensure orders and decisions are effectively communicated from top leadership to every employee level.

Hierarchy of Authority

An organizational structure in which authority and responsibility are clearly defined and arranged in a graded series from top level to lower levels.