__________ classified technologies based on the degree to which the technology could be specified and the degree of interdependence among the work activities.
A) Salancik
B) Taylor
C) Thompson
D) Woodward
E) Pfeffer

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Thompson is known for his concept of "technology" in organizations, which he defined as a combination of hardware, software, and know-how that people use to perform a task. He categorized technologies based on their degree of specification (i.e., how much can be standardized and codified) and interdependence (i.e., how much different tasks and people depend on each other).

__________ Classified Technologies Based on the Degree to Which the Technology