Organizational Architecture Varies from Firm to Firm

question 4

Multiple Choice

Organizational architecture varies from firm to firm. The three big external (exogenous) determinants of a firm's administrative structure are:

• A) decision rights, rewards, and technology.
• B) government regulation, technology and decision rights.
• C) government regulation, technology and markets.
• D) decision rights, rewards, evaluation systems.

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Definitions:

Type A Orientation

A personality type characterized by competitiveness, impatience, aggression, and a constant sense of urgency, often linked to higher stress levels and achievement orientation.

Authoritarianism

A governing or leadership style characterized by absolute or blind obedience to authority, as opposed to individual freedom and related to centralization of power.

Machiavellianism

A personality trait that involves manipulation and exploitation of others, a lack of morality, and a focus on self-interest and deception.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences discomfort due to holding conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values.