The classification of technologies as pooled, sequential and reciprocal task interdependence was made by:
A) Thompson.
B) Perrow.
C) Woodward.
D) Microsoft.

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Thompson (1967) based this scheme on the nature of the interdependence created among the people operating the technology. According to this scheme, there are three types of technology: mediating technology, which creates pooled task interdependence, as in piecework or custom-made products, where standardisation is the major instrument of coordination; long-linked technology, which creates sequential task interdependence, as in an assembly line or a continuous process plant, where the major instrument of coordination is planning and scheduling; and intensive technology, which creates reciprocal task interdependence, as in a hospital or an R&D laboratory, where the major instrument of coordination is mutual adjustment.

The Classification of Technologies as Pooled, Sequential and Reciprocal Task