The Sociotechnical System

question 21

Multiple Choice

The sociotechnical system:

• A) gives equal attention to scientific and communal considerations in job design.
• B) gives technology and engineering the most weight in job design decisions.
• C) emphasizes social concern and encourages a high degree of worker control over industrial efficiency.
• D) uses committed employees with ever expanding responsibilities to achieve zero waste every time.

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Definitions:

Strong Culture

An organizational environment characterized by well-defined values, beliefs, and norms that shape employees' behaviors and contribute to a cohesive work atmosphere.

Treat

To deal with or think about something in a specific way, or to provide medical care.

Employees

Employees are individuals who are hired by businesses or organizations to perform work in exchange for compensation, encompassing a wide range of roles and responsibilities.

Organizational Stories

Narratives shared among members of an organization that convey values, traditions, and practices within.