________ Is the Idea That the Organizational Structures and Control

question 66

Multiple Choice

________ is the idea that the organizational structures and control systems that are chosen by managers depend on characteristics of the external environment in which the organization operates.

• A)Equity theory
• B)Contingency theory
• C)Theory X
• D)Theory Y
• E)Behavioral management theory

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Definitions:

Traditional Practices

Customs and ways of doing things that have been passed down through generations within a culture or community.

Entrenched Beliefs

Deeply held convictions or opinions that are resistant to change, even in the face of contradictory evidence.

Society

A group of individuals involved in persistent social interaction, or a large social group sharing the same geographical or social territory, typically subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations.

Critical Thinkers

Individuals who actively engage in analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information in order to form a justified conclusion.