Question 1

What are the levels of analysis that are studied in organization theory? Using any organization with which you are familiar, state one fact about each level of analysis in that particular organization.

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Question 2

Describe the differences between centralized and decentralized organizations.

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Question 3

What are the four levels of analysis? Describe each level.

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Question 4

Describe the distinction between closed and open systems.

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Question 5

Discuss the difference between a mechanistic and an organic organization design.

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Question 6

What is the difference between organization theory and organization behavior?

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Question 7

You are in a job interview, and the interviewer is looking over your transcript. He says, "Oh, I see that you took a course in organization theory and design. What is that all about?" What do you answer?

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Question 8

Define "organization theory" from several perspectives that were discussed in the first chapter.

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Quiz 1: Organizations and Organization Theory