Two Ideas That Are Primary to the Organizational Theory Movement

question 12

Multiple Choice

Two ideas that are primary to the organizational theory movement and that were prominent in the work of Chester Barnard were

• A) coordinating and communicating.
• B) decision making and organizational climate.
• C) scalar principle and democratic supervision.
• D) formal structures and informal structures.
• E) conflict management and change.

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Definitions:

Insidious Trauma

Trauma that develops slowly over time, often unrecognized by the individual, resulting from prolonged exposure to adverse conditions.

Ethnic Identity

The aspect of individuals' identity that relates to their ancestry, cultural heritage, language, and often the sense of belonging to a particular ethnic group.

Hyperarousal

Hyperarousal is a condition stemming from trauma, leading to an increased state of sensory sensitivity accompanied by an exaggerated intensity of behaviors presumed to have a protective purpose.

Self-Preservation

The instinctual behavior that drives an individual to protect themselves from harm or ensure their own survival.