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The ______ represents the highest level of management in an organization.
The ______ represents the highest level of management in an organization.
Strategic Apex
The ______ is a visual representation of an organization, showing relationships and divisions of labor.
The ______ is a visual representation of an organization, showing relationships and divisions of labor.
Organizational Chart
The ______ acts as a bridge between the strategic apex and the operational core.
The ______ acts as a bridge between the strategic apex and the operational core.
Middle Line
Individuals in the ______ execute the fundamental tasks of the organization.
Individuals in the ______ execute the fundamental tasks of the organization.
The ______ provides internal services such as legal counsel and public relations.
The ______ provides internal services such as legal counsel and public relations.
Flashcards
Chain of Command
Chain of Command
The hierarchical structure within an organization, showing the flow of authority from top to bottom.
Organizational Chart
Organizational Chart
A visual representation of an organization's structure, showing relationships and responsibilities.
Strategic Apex
Strategic Apex
The highest level of management responsible for overall organizational strategy and direction.
Middle Line
Middle Line
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Operating Core
Operating Core
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Technostructure
Technostructure
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Support Staff
Support Staff
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Study Notes
Human Factors
- Organizational Structure: A hierarchical system for managing personnel
- Chain of Command: The foundation of any organizational model; defines decision-makers and executors
- Flow: From top management to lower levels
- Organizational Chart: A visual representation of relationships within an organization
- Understanding activities and functions: A graphical display of tasks and roles within an organization
- Five fundamental organizational parts:
- Strategic Apex: Top executives, overseeing and supervising
- Middle Line: Middle management, connecting upper and lower levels
- Operational Core: Workers; they execute tasks, following orders
- Technostructure: Analysts; perform administrative tasks and formalize work of others
- Support Staff: Provides internal services (cafeteria, legal, public relations)
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