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1. Making direct reference to your reading assignments, discuss what is meant by the machine metaphor of modern organizations. How does this machine metaphor of organizations apply to Weber's concept of bureaucracy?

2. Please provide the detailed example of how at least one contemporary company has successfully employed scientific management principles. (Doing research on company will enhance your answer. Be sure to properly document any sources you used.)

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