Last Summer a Representative of OSHA, the Agency Responsible for Enforcing

question 126

Multiple Choice

Last summer a representative of OSHA, the agency responsible for enforcing health and safety regulations, visited one of Emilio's construction sites and his company, Gutierrez Construction, was fined for several violations.To this company, OSHA represents a ______, part of an organizations' ______.

• A)special-interest group; task environment
• B)government regulator; general environment
• C)political-legal force; general environment
• D)special-interest group; external environment
• E)government regulator; task environment

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Definitions:

Mental Set

is a tendency to approach situations in a certain way because that method worked in the past.

Well-defined Problem

A problem that has clear specifications of the start state, goal state, and the processes for reaching the goal.

Ill-defined Problem

A problem lacking clear objectives, constraints, and/or possible solutions, often requiring creative thinking for resolution.

Problem Solving Strategies

Various methods or techniques adopted to find solutions to problems, ranging from systematic analyses to more intuitive approaches.