Theories

Question 1

With whom did conflict theory originate?

Answer 1

Karl Marx

Question 2

Which organizational theory is based on reward and punishment, finding the “one best way” to perform each task, and close supervision of others?

Answer 2

Theory X

Question 3

Which organizational theory is based on a higher concern for human needs among workers?

Answer 3

Theory Y

Question 4

What is good-aggregative utilitarianism?

Answer 4

The most important action is one that promotes the greatest aggregate good, regardless of how many people the outcome will affect.

Question 5

What is locus-aggregative utilitarianism?

Answer 5

The most appropriate action is the one that promotes the greatest good for the largest number of people.

Question 6

Which term from systems theory describes ENERGY that is integrated into the system to accomplish its goals?

Answer 6

Throughput. pg. 92

Question 7

Which term from systems theory describes something that is closed, disorganized, stagnant: uses up available energy?

Answer 7

Entrophy pg. 92

Question 8

What systems theory term describes obtaining RESOURCES from the environment that are necessary to attain the goals of the system?

Answer 8

Input *Notice how input is different from Throughput.

Question 9

What is negative entropy?

Answer 9

Exchange of energy and resources between systems that promote growth and transformation

Question 10

What are the three components of the triangular theory of love?

Answer 10

Passion, Commitment, Intimacy