Question

Many people think of organizations as clockworks, but in reality, organizations are often seen as __________ to those who work in them.

Answer 1

Answer: Snakepits

Explanation: Schwartz in 1987 described human behavior in organizations is complex and often difficult to understand. The way organizations are seen can be from an internal or external perspective. Whereas the external perspective sees it as clockwork (a view of organizations as healthy and productive systems, where workers in them have a clear sense of the shared vision and values devoid of conflict, in other words, the behaviour of workers is defined as logical and rational), the internal perspective sees it as a snakepit (a view that conveys the daily conflict, distress, and struggle in organizations, in other words, it brings to light the dark aspect of human behavior—workplace violence, rage etc.)