Question 1

The subject of organization theory can be said to deviate from other academic subjects in business administration. In what way?&#10;A) It is even more specialized and technically advanced compared to, for example, marketing and accounting.&#10;B) It is certainly theoretically advanced but lacks the practical relevance that, for example, marketing and accounting has.&#10;C) It is certainly a specialized discipline, but it is also about how other subjects and its practical applications can be integrated into a functional whole.&#10;D) It is not a specialized discipline. It rather concerns how other subjects and its practical applications can be integrated into a functioning whole.

Accepted Answer

Organization theory is a specialized discipline that focuses on understanding how different subjects and their practical applications can be integrated into a functional whole within an organization. It combines ideas and concepts from various fields, such as sociology, psychology, economics, and management, to provide insights into organizational behavior and dynamics. While it is theoretical, it also has practical relevance in terms of improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency. It differs from other business administration subjects in that it takes a more holistic and interdisciplinary approach to understanding organizations.

Question 2

Given the currently dominant popular picture of successful business, it is easy to miss the following basic function that small organizations can be said to fill.&#10;A) They stabilize, discipline and control human behaviour.&#10;B) They dissolve sluggishness and stimulate creativity.&#10;C) They increase diversity and create more free societies.&#10;D) They exploit nature and make people unhappy.

Accepted Answer

Small organizations can stabilize, discipline, and control human behavior by providing structure and routine, which can help to reduce uncertainty and anxiety.

Question 3

One of the following activities can complicate critical thinking and re-framing - which?&#10;A) Working in new, alien contexts.&#10;B) Having the choice to apply a theory that is previously unknown to the analyst.&#10;C) Long and in-depth studies of theory/perspective that you like and identify with.&#10;D) Long and in-depth studies of theory/perspective one initially finds difficult in.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 4

Theory-driven analysis can be an efficient way to re-frame empirical impressions and to stimulate critical thinking. But some analytical strategies can rather lead to a reduced ability to re-frame and instead stimulate narrow-mindedness. Which analytical strategy does not stimulate re-framing and risks increasing narrow-mindedness?

A) Analysing a phenomenon with a theory that you have expertise in.
B) Analysing a phenomenon with a theory you dislike.
C) Analysing a phenomenon with several different theories.
D) Analysing a phenomenon with theories that are not usually used in analysing this phenomenon.

Accepted Answer

Analysing a phenomenon with a theory in which one has expertise can lead to a confirmation bias, where the analyst may ignore or undervalue evidence that contradicts their preferred theory, thus potentially fostering narrow-mindedness rather than encouraging re-framing.

Question 5

According to the first chapter of the textbook, the four basic frameworks can be divided into two main groups. Which of the alternatives below names these two groups:&#10;A) 'Modern' and 'postmodern'.&#10;B) 'Modern' and 'contemporary'.&#10;C) 'Normative' and 'subjective'.&#10;D) 'Normative' and 'explanatory'.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the first chapter of the...

Question 6

In the first chapter of the book, the following figure is interpreted as representing completely different things. Which of the alternatives below is NOT one of these interpretations?  &#10;A) It represents a three-dimension cube.&#10;B) It represents a so-called panopticon.&#10;C) It represents an umbrella from above.&#10;D) It represents an army tent from above.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the first chapter of the book,...

Deck 1: An Introduction to Organization Theory, Management and Leadership Analysis