You Have Learned About the Traditional and New Design Options

question 7

Multiple Choice

You have learned about the traditional and new design options for organisational structures.You have decided that one of the designs developed during the last decade or two is probably the most appropriate for your newly formed organisation. You have decided to hire other organisations to perform many of the basic functions.You have hired an accounting firm to keep your records,a recruiting firm to handle human resource functions,a computer firm to handle all records,and are looking for other areas in which to outsource operations.You have chosen to operate your business as a:

• A)team structure.
• B)virtual organisation.
• C)matrix organisation.
• D)matrix structure.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

A method in behavioral psychology where the probability of a behavior increasing is enhanced by rewarding a positive outcome immediately following that behavior.

Scapegoating

The practice of unfairly blaming unpopular students for all types of negative classroom outcomes and behaviors.

Positive Peer Pressure

Influence from peers that leads an individual to make healthy, beneficial decisions due to the positive examples or encouragement from others.

Backup Reinforcers

Secondary reinforcers that can be exchanged for primary reinforcers, used in behavioral conditioning to motivate and sustain desired behaviors.