The Aston researchers identified five variables drawn from Max Weber’s initial list of fifteen: __________ refers to the extent to which the organization had lots of job descriptions and designs.

a. Formalization
b. Centralization
c. Specialization
d. Configuration


c. Specialization

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The major criticism of the sociotechnical system in place at Saturn of Tennessee is:

A. It is too complicated to administer. B. It allows unions to develop such a strong power base independent of management that companies find themselves implementing policies that are good for employees but not for the shareholder. C. This form of business partnership has the union "selling out" to management because unions that are concerned with making a profit for the company cannot fully look out for employee interests. D. Unions are not adept at offering business advice and playing a role in developing company strategy, making production decisions, etc.

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Searching for the optimal integer solution becomes easier for non-smooth nonlinear models

a. True b. False

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The __________ function is used for the conditional computation of expressions in Excel

a. EFFECT b. IF c. FALSE d. NOT

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The two primary sets of people in an organization who affect an individual's job satisfaction are

A. subordinates and supervisors. B. co-workers and subordinates. C. supervisors and customers. D. supervisors and co-workers. E. subordinates and customers.

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