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Josie is starting a new job. This job is not only new to her…

Josie is starting a new job. This job is not only new to her, but it was a role created especially for her and her skill set. On the first day, she went to an orientation with all of the new employees starting for the organization. After that, her supervisor said that she was on her own to figure out how she wanted to figure out the new role. Josie’s training was both ________ and ___________.

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Tammy is starting a new job at a technology company. They be…

Tammy is starting a new job at a technology company. They believe in socialization through web-based programs. This is done at the employee’s own pace and one on one. This web based program would be an example of ________ and ___________. 

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In the information transfer approach, the understanding of t…

In the information transfer approach, the understanding of the message solely lies on the receiver and how they process the message. 

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Weber’s theory encouraged favoritism and especially nepotism…

Weber’s theory encouraged favoritism and especially nepotism, or hiring of family members over other qualified workers. 

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A community service student organization emphasizes teamwork…

A community service student organization emphasizes teamwork above individual achievement. Even though there are officers who have specific roles, there are substitutes for each officer in case of an emergency.  The president of the organization is more of a facilitator than an authority figure. What type of model does this organization follow?

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You are assigned a group project for your COMM 6000 class. I…

You are assigned a group project for your COMM 6000 class. In the initial project meeting, the group decided that there was no need for a leader. Everyone agreed that this project was important to their grade and maximum effort would be put in to the project. One group member starts to respond slowly to messages. Everyone else is concerned that they are not doing their part. You and another group member decide to have a conversation with the struggling group member. You are using ____________ in the hopes that the peer pressure will keep this group member in line. 

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A group of artisans make handmade pottery in an assembly lin…

A group of artisans make handmade pottery in an assembly line style. Each person has his or her own portion that they have mastered. One forms, one glazes, and another fires each piece. They are not trained to do one another’s jobs and each piece comes out slightly different. Although they function similarly to a machine, what is the only part of the machine metaphor represented here?

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The marketing department works with the communications depar…

The marketing department works with the communications department to develop a new campaign. Both departments need the merchandising department to provide samples to photograph for the campaign. This type of __________ is key to keeping the organization running. 

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What is a key difference between systems theories and Max We…

What is a key difference between systems theories and Max Weber’s theory? 

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The Handy Contracting Co. operates with a definite hierarchy…

The Handy Contracting Co. operates with a definite hierarchy. Within that, the contractors are at the top. During their weekly scheduling meetings, the contractors often complain about employee ability and motivation. They collectively believe that unless they are on the job site and closely monitoring the employees, that they will be slow and nothing will get done. What type of management style is reflected in this thinking?

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