ORGANIZATION THEORY AND DESIGN 13TH EDITION BY RICHARD DAFT 2026 PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

ORGANIZATION THEORY AND
DESIGN 13TH EDITION BY RICHARD
DAFT 2026 PRACTICE TEST
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
◉ Closed-system perspective.
Answer: Focuses exclusively upon the organization. Minimal
consideration is given to the environment. Organizations are effectively
sealed off from the outside world in this perspective.


◉ Open-system perspective.
Answer: Pays attention to the open boundary between the organization
and its context. Developing a design that effectively manages the
exchanges - across the boundary is key to survival and prosperity.


◉ Production.
Answer: A subsystem that is responsible for producing the product and
service outputs of the organization.


◉ Boundary spanning.
Answer: A subsystem that is responsible for enabling exchanges with
the external environment (purchasing supplies, marketing products).


◉ Maintenance.

, Answer: A subsystem that is responsible for smooth operation.


◉ Adaptation.
Answer: A subsystem that is responsible for organizational change and
adaptation.


◉ Management.
Answer: A subsystem that is responsible for coordinating and directing
the other subsystems.


◉ Technical core:.
Answer: An organizational part that includes diverse support staff who
do the basic work of the organization.


◉ Technical support.
Answer: An organizational part where employees scan the environment
for problems, opportunities and technological developments.


◉ Administrative support.
Answer: An organizational part that is responsible for the smooth
operation and upkeep of the organization, including its physical and
human elements.


◉ Top management.