Theodore and Janice have formed TJ Soft, an entrepreneurial venture to develop games and other kinds of software for consumers.Theodore feels that success depends on the decisions that he and Janice make in the near future with respect to personnel.If they hire the "right" people, Theodore thinks, the company will be successful.Which view of management does Theodore espouse?
A)the symbolic view of management, because success rides on the decisions of the managers
B)the symbolic view of management, because success rides on external factors-whom Theodore and Janice hire from the outside world
C)the omnipotent view of management, because success rides on the skills of the workers
D)the omnipotent view of management, because success rides on the decisions of the managers

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Theodore's belief that the success of TJ Soft depends on the decisions he and Janice make regarding personnel reflects the omnipotent view of management. This view holds that managers are directly responsible for an organization's success or failure through their actions and decisions.

Theodore and Janice Have Formed TJ Soft, an Entrepreneurial Venture