Which Is the Correct Statement About the Sociotechnical Systems Theory

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct statement about the sociotechnical systems theory?

• A) Most organizations did not adopt the sociotechnical systems theory for management problems until the year 2000.
• B) It was the first major approach to emphasize informal work relationships and worker satisfaction.
• C) It was developed in the early 1950s by researchers from the London-based Tavistock Institute of Human Relations.
• D) It emphasized the perspective of senior managers within an organization.
• E) It emphasized a structured, formal network of relationships among specialized positions in an organization.

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