According to Morgan, what metaphor applies to an organization that has structured and tightly- controlled processes?

The correct answer is C. Machines. According to Morgan, machines is a metaphor that applies to an organization that has structured and tightly-controlled processes. This metaphor views organizations as rational, efficient, and predictable systems that operate according to predefined rules and procedures. This…

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ABrains
BPolitical systems
CMachines
DFlux and transformation

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C
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According to Morgan, machines is a metaphor that applies to an organization that has structured and tightly-controlled processes. This metaphor views organizations as rational, efficient, and predictable systems that operate according to predefined rules and procedures. This metaphor emphasizes order, stability, hierarchy, and control.

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