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Explain the "systems" view of organizations.

How does the Constitution allocate power between the executive and legislative branches?

What are the primary checks on the President's behavior?

Describe the agenda-setting process. How do policy issues get on the "policy agenda"?

What is the difference between "rational" and "incremental" models of decision making?

In federalist systems like the U.S., power is divided between federal and state governments. Give an example of a policy or program where power is divided between federal and state actors. Provide one argument for greater federal control, and one argument for greater state control.

Contingency theory distinguishes between "mechanistic" and "organic" aspects of an organization. What do the terms "mechanistic" and "organic" mean in this context?

According to contingency theorists, when do we want to use mechanistic approaches to organizations, and when would we prefer organic approaches?