The Text Speaks of "Opposing Trends" in Today's World of Formal

question 61

Multiple Choice

The text speaks of "opposing trends" in today's world of formal organizations because

• A)some organizations are getting bigger, but most are getting smaller.
• B)men dominate formal organizations, but women are gaining quickly.
• C)some organizations have evolved toward flatter, more flexible forms, but others remain rigid organizations patterned by McDonald's.
• D)All of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Morale

The confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group at a particular time.

Transactive Memory

A process by which members of a small group remember different kinds of information.

Group Bond

The sense of solidarity or attachment among members of a group, fostering unity and support.

Groupthink

The tendency of group members to think alike, especially when doing so leads to bad decisions.