Direction: The sentences given in each question, when arranged in the proper sequence, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a letter/number. Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.
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A. In rejecting the functionalism in positivist organization theory, either wholly or partially, there is often a move towards a political model of organization theory.
B. Thus the analysis would shift to the power resources possessed by different groups in the organization and the way they use these resources in actual power plays to shape the organizational structure.
C. At the extreme, in one set of writings, the growth of administrators in the organization is held to be completely unrelated to the work to be done and to be caused totally by the political pursuit of self-interest.
D. The political model holds that individual interests are pursued in organizational life through the exercise of power and influence.
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- A D B C
- C B A D
- D B C A
- A B D C
Correct Option: A
A D is the key. Passage must begin with A as it introduces ‘functionalism in positivist organization theory’ and ‘political model of organization theory.’ Passage cannot begin with B, C or D with their ‘Thus,’ ‘At the extreme’ and ‘The political model’ respectively. D should obviously follow A as D talks about ‘political model’ advancing the argument introduced by A. B should follow D telling about the major role of ‘actual power,’ advancing the argument from D’s ‘exercise of power and influence.’ C should follow B and conclude the passage with its ‘At the extreme’ etc. Option (b) : Passage wrongly begins with C whereas C should follow B and conclude the passage with its ‘political pursuit of self interest’ etc. Option (c): Passage wrongly begins with D whereas D should follow A, precede B with its ‘exercise of power and influence.’ Option (d): Passage correctly begins with A but B wrongly follows it whereas B should follow D, precede C with its ‘actual power’ etc. Except (a) other options are wrong.
