The Stress on Rules,hierarchies,and Impersonal Relationships Within a Bureaucracy

question 53

Multiple Choice

The stress on rules,hierarchies,and impersonal relationships within a bureaucracy:

• A) can sharply reduce cohesion within an organization.
• B) increases cohesion within an organization.
• C) decreases worker turnover rates.
• D) increases member satisfaction because everyone knows what is expected of them.

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Definitions:

Tasty Water

A term possibly referring to water that is appealing or pleasant in taste, potentially due to added flavors or natural qualities.

Reinforcement Effect

The strengthening of a behavior due to the application of a stimulus or reward following that behavior.

Quantity of Reinforcement

The amount of reinforcement provided or required to modify or sustain a behavior.

Bolles

Bolles typically references Robert C. Bolles, a psychologist known for his research in learning, motivation, and fear. He proposed the theory of Species-Specific Defense Reactions (SSDRs), explaining how organisms respond to threatening stimuli.