Question

hen a social system is in disequilibrium, its parts are working against one another.

True

False

Every action that an organization takes involves costs and benefits.

True

False

Since managers perform many different roles, they must be highly adaptive.

True

False

Social systems are _____ that interact with their surroundings.

closed systems

open systems

isolated systems

virtual systems

A change has a _____ when it is favorable for the system.

functional effect

neutralizing effect

dysfunctional effect

bandwagon effect

According to Kurt Lewin, _____ is a function of the interaction between personal characteristics and the environment around the person.

role perception

employee behavior

status conflict

none of these

Answer 1

Solution:

1. True
   When the social system is in disequilibrium then the parts of the social system have resistance between them and they work against each other until they reach an equilibrium position. The state of equilibrium is desired in social systems hence the resistance. Hence, The statement is True.
2. True
   Every action which is taken by the organization will have certain costs associated with them and certain benefits that can be drawn from those costs. This is true for every action which an organization takes. Hence, the statement is True.
3. True
   Managers should be adaptive to the situations because of the nature of their jobs which involves taking responsibilities for multiples roles in an organization when needed. hence, the statement is True.
4. Option B
   Open Systems,
   Social Systems are open systems because like open systems social systems have external relations with their parts and are outwards oriented. Hence, social systems are open systems.

**Can answer only 4 as per Chegg**