What Would Perrow Recommend Regarding the Operations of a Nuclear

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Multiple Choice

What would Perrow recommend regarding the operations of a nuclear power plant?

• A) That the technology is so complex that no organizational structure is safe enough for the organization to effectively operate
• B) That decisions be programmed in advance
• C) That they adapt to a continuous-process technology
• D) That the technological imperative of matching structure to task should be implemented

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Definitions:

Capillary Refill Time

The time taken for color to return to an external capillary bed after pressure is applied, indicating the circulatory status.

Palpating

The act of examining part of the body by touch, especially for medical purposes.

Blanching

The process of whitening or pale appearance when pressure is applied to the skin, indicating reduced blood flow or perfusion.

Nerve Cord

A bundle of nerves that extends from a central ganglion or brain and gives rise to smaller nerves. In vertebrates the nerve cord is dorsal and tubular.