Part 2: Essay Questions:Answer three (3) Essays(10 points each max.).Please read and follow these instructions or risk penalties.

• To ensure correct grading, precede each answer with the original question number.Do not renumber your answers.
• One-sentence answers will not be graded as highly as answers with explanations or examples. A list of words without explanations does not constitute a comprehensive answer.
• Avoid subjective, speculative answers unless instructed by the essay. Stick to the facts.
• You can type your answer directly within the exam or upload a Word file into the exam's essay section.
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• If you upload the answers to these questions in a corrupted file I cannot open when grading, your essay score will be zero.
• Please do not waste your time answering more than two (2) questions. I will only read the first two answers.

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1. As open systems, organizations embody dynamic entities interacting with their external environment. Analyze how organizations continuously exchange inputs, such as resources and information, with the environment and how they process them to produce outputs. Delve into the concept of feedback loops, emphasizing how organizations adapt to environmental changes to maintain equilibrium and enhance their sustainability.
2. Explore the mechanistic and organic views of organizations, highlighting how they provide complementary perspectives. In the mechanistic view, elucidate the emphasis on hierarchical structures, formal rules, and efficiency. Contrast this with the organic view, emphasizing flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability. Analyze the components of each view, considering how they impact organizational culture, decision-making processes, and overall effectiveness.
3. Examine the multifaceted challenges an organization faces when contemplating international ventures. Explore not only economic factors but also cultural, political, and legal dimensions. Analyze and briefly reference the critical aspects of understanding local customs, navigating regulatory landscapes, and managing cross-cultural communication. Consider the potential impact of global economic trends and geopolitical factors on the venture's success.
4. Delve into the complexities of social perception by examining barriers such as stereotyping, halo effect, selective perception, projection, and perceptual defense. Encourage students to provide real-world examples and discuss the implications of these barriers on interpersonal relationships and decision-making within organizations.
5. Explore the nuances of persuasion by focusing on the credibility, likability, and attractiveness of the source. Analyze how a credible source enhances the persuasiveness of a message, how likability influences audience receptivity, and how attractiveness can impact the effectiveness of a persuasive appeal.
6. Examine the intricacies of attribution theory by exploring informational cues such as consensus, distinctiveness, and consistency. Analyze how these cues contribute to the process of attributing causes to behaviors. Consider and provide areal-life scenariowhere attributions play a pivotal role, and discuss the implications of different attributions on organizational dynamics and interpersonal relationships.