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Which of the following best defines an organization?
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?
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?
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?
What is the purpose of a humanitarian organization like Save the Children?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of organizations?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of organizations?
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Study Notes
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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