From the 1930s through the mid-1980s, General Motors consistently gave promotions and bonuses to managers who kept a low profile and avoided controversy. This is an example of which of the following organizational constraints?
A) performance evaluation
B) reward systems
C) formal regulations
D) system-imposed time constraints
E) historical precedents

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The given scenario refers to the reward system constraint where General Motors provided promotions and bonuses to managers who avoided controversy and maintained a low profile. This indicates that the reward system played a crucial role in shaping the behavior of managers in the company.

From the 1930s Through the Mid-1980s, General Motors Consistently Gave