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Question: 1) Briefly define systems theory. Give an example of each of systems theory, as it exists in an organization.

2) Discuss the reasons for the decline of the manufacturing sector and the reasons for the tremendous growth in the service sector.

3) List and discuss the "Big 5" personality traits, describing how each affects people's work.

4) Define perception. Describe two perceptual processes and explain how they affect behavior in organizations.

5) Discuss four of the six common ways in which individuals respond to perceived inequity and provide an example of each. How do you think individuals might respond to overpayment inequity?

6) Explain diagonal communication and use examples to illustrate how it can facilitate communication within a company.

7) Explain how organizations can simultaneously promote and resist change.

8) Discuss what communities of practice are and what managers can do to foster their creation and development.