Who Developed the Terms "Mechanistic" and "Organic" to Describe Organizations

question 127

Multiple Choice

Who developed the terms "mechanistic" and "organic" to describe organizations?

• A) Max Weber.
• B) Frederick Taylor.
• C) Burns and Stalker.
• D) Taylor and Weber.
• E) Abraham Maslow.

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Definitions:

Overt Resistance

Open and direct opposition or pushback against policies, decisions, or changes within an organization.

Planned Change

A deliberate effort to make systematic changes in an organization or its processes, often involving a structured approach and steps to achieve desired outcomes.

Inevitably Happens

Refers to an event or outcome that is certain to occur, unable to be avoided or escaped.

Individual Resistance

The opposition or pushback by a person against changes or policies that affect them personally or professionally.