Michel Foucault showed that the physical architecture occupied by an organization reflects its:
A) openness to outsiders
B) degree of friendliness
C) system of authority
D) willingness to change

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Michel Foucault believed that the physical architecture of an organization reflects its system of authority, as the design of the space can be used to exert power and control over individuals within the organization. The layout of the physical space can also influence the way in which individuals interact with one another and with those outside the organization, but this is not the main focus of Foucault's argument. Therefore, option A and B are incorrect. Foucault's analysis of physical space does not necessarily imply anything about an organization's willingness to change, so option D is also incorrect.

Michel Foucault Showed That the Physical Architecture Occupied by an Organization