One of the main tenets of the sociotechnical systems theory described by Robert Owens and Carl Steinhoff is best illustrated by which of the following.
A) A significant change in one subsystem will affect variables in one or all subsystems.
B) The leaders should focus primarily on the human or people subsystem which is important to insure quality in all subsystems.
C) Well-structured sociotechnical systems will prevent the larger societal system from affecting the organization.
D) Decisions about changes in the subsystems should be made by those individuals who have primary authority and skill within that subsystem.
E) Both a and c.

Question

One of the main tenets of the sociotechnical systems theory described by Robert Owens and Carl Steinhoff is best illustrated by which of the following.
A) A significant change in one subsystem will affect variables in one or all subsystems. 
B) The leaders should focus primarily on the human or people subsystem which is important to insure quality in all subsystems.
C) Well-structured sociotechnical systems will prevent the larger societal system from affecting the organization.
D) Decisions about changes in the subsystems should be made by those individuals who have primary authority and skill within that subsystem.
E) Both a and c.

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The Answer is A

One of the Main Tenets of the Sociotechnical Systems Theory