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"The whole is more than the sum of its part." is attributed by:
A) aristole
B) plato
C) socrates
D) galileo
Aristotle
Which psychological theory emphasizes the study of how individual behaviors affect a system and how the system affects individuals behavioral?:
A) behavioral psychology
B) social psychology
C) organizational psychology
D) cognitive psychology
Organizational psychology
Which characterizes an open system in the context of systems theory?
A) it exchanges matter and energy with its environment
B) it is isolated and doesn't interact with the surroundings
C) it only exchanges energy but not matter
D) it has fixed boundaries and no external influence
It has fixed boundaries and no external influence
What input category is associated with the structured plans,curricula, and methodologies implemented within a social system?:
A) programs
B) people
C) resources
D) ecological input
Programs
How does program evaluation contribute to adaptive management in systems change?:
A) by rigidly adhering to predefined program goals
B) by emphasizing short- term outcomes
C) by facilitating learning and adjustment based on evaluation findings
D) by excluding the perspectives of program beneficiaries
By facilitating learning and adjustment based on evaluation findings
Who is credited as one of the kept figures in the development of general systems theory? :
A) issac newton
B) ludwig von bertalanffy
C) albert einstein
D) charles darwin
Ludwig von Bertalanffy
Which explanation for a system is most common in a psychological approach to systems evaluation and change?:
A) internal description
B) external description
C) interrelated description
D) reactional description
Reactional description
How does a closed system differ from an open system in terms of boundaries?:
A) closed system
B) open system
C) closed system
D) both open and closed
Open systems have boundaries that allow interaction, while closed systems have fixed boundaries
Social system implements a new curriculum with the endorsement of the government.
A) a closed social system
B) effective collaboration of input categories
C) lack of diversity in inputs
D) overemphasis on policies
Effective collaboration of input categories
What role does stakeholder engagement play in effective program evaluation?:
A) it is unnecessary and adds complexity to the process
B) it enhances credibility and provides diverse perspectives
C) it should be limited to program administrators
D) it delays evaluation timeline
It enhances credibility and provides diverse perspectives
Which field of study significantly influenced the development of general systems theory?:
A) sociology
B) economics
C) biology
D) psychology
Biology
Which type of explanation emphasizes evaluation of the traits or characteristics of a system? :
A) internal description
B) external description
C) interrelated description
D) reactional description
Internal description
Which of the following is an example of an open system in a business context?:
A) a company that doesn't share information with other businesses
B) A company that shares its products but not its processes with competitors
C) a company that collaborates with partners,shares information, and adapts to market changes
D) a company that operates independently without any external interaction
A company that collaborates with partners,shares information, and adapts to market changes
In the context of social system, which is an example of a behavioral output?:
A) upgraded technology in use
B) enhanced financial resources
C) shifts in public opinions
D) improved logistical efficiency
Improved logistical efficiency
During what program evaluation phase is the primary goal to introduce a program and monitor its fidelity?
A) program development
B) program implementation
C) program evaluation
D) needs assessment
Program implementation
General systems theory emphasizes the importance of understanding systems by examining their:
A) individual components in isolation
B) historical origins only
C) external environments exclusively
D) interrelated and interconnected parts
Interrelated and Interconnected parts
Which type of explanation emphasizes the effects of inputs on output within a system?:
A) internal description
B) external description
C) interrelated description
D) reactional description
Interrelated description
Which of the following is arguably the most crucial input in a social system that directly influences its dynamics?
A) currency
B) policies
C) people
D) programs
People
How might a social system primarily evaluate its success concerning tangible and behavioral outputs?
A) by measuring
B) by examining
C) by comparing
D) by focusing
By measuring changes in community behaviors and physical outcomes
In the context of systems-level program evaluation, what does the term generalization refer to?:
A) applying program outcomes to a broader population or setting
B) specific details of a needs assessment
C) the fidelity of program implementation
D) evaluating program development processes
Applying program outcomes to a broader population or settling
Which psychological theory emphasizes the study of how the environment affects human behavior?:
A) behavioral psychology
B) social psychology
C) organizational psychology
D) cognitive psychology
Behavioral psychology
Which of the following best represents an input variable in a business system that is most likely to affect output?:
A) paint color of the walls
B) office furniture designs
C) employee training programs
D) company holiday party themes
Employee training programs
Which input category in a social system is responsible for shaping the regulations and procedures governing behavior and decision-making?:
A) programs
B) resources
C) policies
D) ecological input
Policies
When evaluating a program, what aspect is crucial for assessing sustainability or maintenance?
A) short-term financial gains
B) number of program participants
C) long-term impact on the system
D) adherence to program timelines
Long-term impact on the system
Why are contextual considerations important in system-level program evaluation?:
A) they are irrelevant to the evaluation process
B) they influence the interpretation of findings and generalization to other settings
C) they are only important during the needs assessment phase
D) they don't impact the fidelity of program implementation
They influence the interpretation of findings and generalization to other settings