When an Employee Blames His/her Computer for Not Having a Work

question 159

True/False

When an employee blames his/her computer for not having a work project submitted on time,that individual is using the defensive behaviour 'playing dumb'.

Identify visible aspects of organizational culture.

Understand the role of organizational rites, rituals, symbols, and ceremonies in shaping culture.

Recognize methods and consequences of influencing or changing organizational culture.

Discern between issues of external adaptation and other operational challenges organizations face.

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Definitions:

Information Power

A form of power that comes from access to, control over, and distribution of information.

Legitimate Power

The authority that a person possesses as a result of their position in an organization's hierarchy.

Process View

A perspective in operations management that sees activities in an organization as a collection of processes, focusing on how work is done within an organization.

Special Characteristics

Unique attributes or qualities that distinguish an individual, group, or thing from others.