Symbiotic interdependencies are the interdependencies that exist among organizations that compete for scarce inputs and outputs.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2Job burnout is most common in employees who _____.
a. must work primarily alone
b. operate delicate instruments or expensive machinery
c. deal extensively with other human beings who are troubled or having problems
d. work in dangerous occupations
e. are in top-management positions where large numbers of people or money are controlled
Question 3Nike's product design and research function are located in Oregon and all the other production functions are outsourced to companies around the world. Nike uses a ________ structure.
A) geographic divisional
B) network
C) functional
D) product team
Question 4Two of the most commonly used behavioral tactics in interviews are:
A. confidence and self-promotion
B. confidence and self-monitoring
C. ingratiation and self-promotion
D. ingratiation and self-monitoring
Question 5High performance systems (HPSs) have blurred boundaries so that the systems can be integrated with their environments.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 6As the level of environmental complexity increases, the level of environmental uncertainty decreases.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 7Projecting a professional appearance in an interview helps establish ______.
A. ability
B. credibility
C. trustworthiness
D. All of the above
Question 8During the first phase of resistance to change, the _____.
a. forces for and against the change are readily identified
b. change is thoroughly understood and is rationally discussed by organization members
c. people in the organization either support or oppose the change
d. few people who see a need for change may be openly ridiculed
e. none of the above
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