The 'White-Water Rapids' Metaphor Envisions an Organisation as ________

question 31

Multiple Choice

The 'white-water rapids' metaphor envisions an organisation as ________.

• A)a large ship on a roiling sea
• B)a small raft on a calm river
• C)a small raft on a raging river
• D)a large ship on a calm sea

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Definitions:

Hans Selye

A pioneering Hungarian-Canadian endocrinologist known for his research on stress and the development of the General Adaptation Syndrome model.

Reactions

the responses or behaviors that result from some sort of stimulus or change in the environment.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A theoretical model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, comprising of three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Physiological Exhaustion

This refers to a state of extreme physical or mental fatigue usually resulting from prolonged stress or activity, leading to a diminished capacity for work or other activities.