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Which of the following best defines an organization?

  • A group of people with different goals
  • A group of people with similar interests
  • A group of people working towards a common goal (correct)
  • A group of people with no specific purpose

What are the characteristics of organizations?

  • They have no goals, require no resources, and have no procedures and rules
  • They have specific goals, require resources, and follow procedures and rules (correct)
  • They have multiple goals, require excessive resources, and have strict procedures and rules
  • They have vague goals, require minimal resources, and have flexible procedures and rules

Which of the following is an example of an educational organization?

  • Universidad Carlos III (correct)
  • Save the Children
  • Red Cross
  • None of the above

What is the purpose of a humanitarian organization like Save the Children?

<p>To provide medical assistance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of organizations?

<p>Operating without procedures and rules (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Definition and Characteristics of Organizations

  • An organization is a deliberate arrangement of people brought together to achieve a common goal.
  • Key characteristics of organizations include:
    • Deliberate arrangement of people
    • Shared goals and objectives
    • Division of labor and coordination
    • Hierarchy and structure
    • Technology and resources
    • Environment and boundaries

Examples of Organizations

  • Educational organization: University
  • Humanitarian organization: Save the Children

Purpose of Humanitarian Organizations

  • The purpose of a humanitarian organization like Save the Children is to provide aid and assistance to people in need, especially children.

Non-Characteristic of Organizations

  • One characteristic that is NOT typical of organizations is anarchy, or a lack of deliberate arrangement and coordination.

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