Which of the Following Is True of Environmental Uncertainty

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of environmental uncertainty?

• A)The less uncertain the environment,the harder it is to analyze environmental conditions and predict the future states of affairs.
• B)The least challenging situation is an environment that is both complex and dynamic.
• C)High-uncertainty environments require less flexibility in organizational designs and work practices as different circumstances arise every now and then.
• D)High-uncertainty environments require people to make decisions gradually since new circumstances arise constantly.
• E)The uncertainty of an organization can be analyzed using degree of complexity and rate of change.

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Definitions:

Respondent Conditioning

A form of learning in which a behavioral response is elicited by a previously neutral stimulus that has become associated with a meaningful stimulus.

Desirable Behavior

Actions or conduct that are encouraged, valued, or considered appropriate within a specific cultural, social, or organizational context.

Withholding Negative

The practice of not sharing negative feedback or critiques to avoid conflict or discomfort.

Positive Consequences

Results of a behavior that a person finds attractive or pleasurable.