Question 1

Which of the following is a characteristic of American organizations, as described by William Ouchi?

Accepted Answer

A)  lifetime employment 
B)  nonspecialized career paths 
C)  rapid evaluation and promotion 
D)  collective responsibility 
A)  lifetime employment 
B)  nonspecialized career paths 
C)  rapid evaluation and promotion 
D)  collective responsibility

Question 2

Which of the following is an assumption held by Theory Y managers?

Accepted Answer

A)  The average man works as little as possible. 
B)  The average man lacks ambition. 
C)  The average man is by nature resistant to change. 
D)  The average man is not passive or resistant to organizational needs. 
A)  The average man works as little as possible. 
B)  The average man lacks ambition. 
C)  The average man is by nature resistant to change. 
D)  The average man is not passive or resistant to organizational needs.

Question 3

Describe Likert's approach to his systems theory.

Accepted Answer

Likert identified flaws in organizationa

Question 4

As a manager, Jack shows a fairly low concern for his employees and does not seem concerned about meeting production standards. He could be considered a(n) __________ manager.

Accepted Answer

A)  impoverished 
B)  country club 
C)  authority-compliance 
D)  team 
A)  impoverished 
B)  country club 
C)  authority-compliance 
D)  team

Question 5

Megan is satisfied with the incentives and compensation packages at her job, so her __________ needs are likely being met.

Accepted Answer

A)  safety 
B)  social 
C)  esteem 
D)  self-actualization 
A)  safety 
B)  social 
C)  esteem 
D)  self-actualization

Which of the following is a characteristic of American organizations, as described by William Ouchi?

Which of the following is an assumption held by Theory Y managers?

Describe Likert's approach to his systems theory.

As a manager, Jack shows a fairly low concern for his employees and does not seem concerned about meeting production standards. He could be considered a(n) __________ manager.

Megan is satisfied with the incentives and compensation packages at her job, so her __________ needs are likely being met.

Organizational Communication and Contextual Realities

Classical Approaches and Organizational Structure

Systems and Critical Approaches to Organizational Communication

Cultural Approaches to Organizational Communication

Socialization

Organizational Relationships

Organizational Leadership

Teams: Face-To-Face and Virtual

Managing Conflict

Managing Organizational Change and Crises

Celebrating Diversity

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Exam 3: Humanistic Approaches to Organizational Communication

Which of the following is a characteristic of American organizations, as described by William Ouchi?

Which of the following is an assumption held by Theory Y managers?

Describe Likert's approach to his systems theory.

As a manager, Jack shows a fairly low concern for his employees and does not seem concerned about meeting production standards. He could be considered a(n) __________ manager.

Megan is satisfied with the incentives and compensation packages at her job, so her __________ needs are likely being met.

Organizational Communication and Contextual Realities

Classical Approaches and Organizational Structure

Systems and Critical Approaches to Organizational Communication

Cultural Approaches to Organizational Communication

Socialization

Organizational Relationships

Organizational Leadership

Teams: Face-To-Face and Virtual

Managing Conflict

Managing Organizational Change and Crises

Celebrating Diversity

Filters