Which of the Following Is NOT Characteristic of the Bureaucratic

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of the bureaucratic approach to organizational control?

• A) Rewards focused on individual performance
• B) Tall organizational structure
• C) Limited employee participation
• D) Reliance on rules and a rigid hierarchy
• E) Reliance on group norms

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Definitions:

Diffusion of Innovation

The method through which an innovative concept, item, or practice disperses across a community or societal structure.

Laggards

In the context of diffusion of innovation, laggards are the last group of people to adopt new technology or ideas, often resistant to change and preferring traditional methods.

Risk Barrier

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Diffusion of Innovation

The process by which a new idea, product, or behavior spreads through a population or society.