Which of the Following Hypotheses,proposed by DiMaggio and Powell (1983),do

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following hypotheses,proposed by DiMaggio and Powell (1983) ,do not relate to coercive or mimetic isomorphism?

• A) The greater the dependence of an organisation on another organisation, the more similar it will become to that organisation in structure, climate and behavioural focus.
• B) The greater the centralisation of organisation A's resource supply, the greater the extent to which organisation A will change isomorphically to resemble the organisations on which it depends for resources.
• C) The greater the reliance on academic credentials in choosing managerial and staff personnel, the greater the extent to which an organisation will become like other organisations in its field.
• D) The more ambiguous the goals of an organisation, the greater the extent to which the organisation will model itself after organisations that it perceives to be successful.

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Definitions:

Preferred Team Members

Individuals selected or desired to be part of a team based on certain criteria such as skills, experience, or compatibility with the team.

Ambiguous Problems

Issues or challenges that lack clear definition or solution, often having many possible interpretations or outcomes.

Self-Directing Teams

Groups of individuals who manage their own workload and operations without the need for direct supervision, often involving collaborative decision making.

Self-Governing Team

A type of team that operates autonomously, making decisions and managing work processes internally without direct oversight from higher management.