Definition of Organization and Management Concepts
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What is an organization?

  • A system of unconsciously coordinated activities
  • A solo individual working to achieve personal goals
  • A group of people working together to achieve a set of goals (correct)
  • A group of people with no common goals

    • What does VMG stand for in the context of 'Defining your purpose and objectives (VMG ex. Volunteer involvement)'?

  • Voluntary Marketing Group
  • Volunteer Management Group
  • Vision, Mission, Goals (correct)
  • Valuable Management Guidelines

    • What is a stakeholder in a typical corporation?

  • Only investors and employees
  • Employees, customers, and community members
  • Investors, employees, and customers (correct)
  • Only customers and investors

    • Which of the following is NOT an example of the goals an organization may aim to achieve?

    <p>Personal development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a stakeholder in the context of an organization?

    <p>A party that has vested interest in the organization and can either affect or be affected by the business</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function of management involves the allocation of resources to support the achievement of organizational goals?

    <p>Organizing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of working with people and resources to accomplish organizational goals known as?

    <p>Management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used as a label for a specific discipline, for the people who manage, and for a career choice?

    <p>Management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the multi-dimensional process that includes motivation and influence of employees?

    <p>Leading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function of management involves the establishment of the direction of the organization through activities such as goal development?

    <p>Planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major function of management embodies various levels of decision making?

    <p>Planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fourth function of management, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Controlling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a manager responsible for, according to the text?

    <p>Work performance of group members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the job description of a manager depend on, according to the text?

    <p>The responsibilities assigned to the job function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of a manager's role, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Maximizing group goal attainment through performance and cooperation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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