Questions and Answers
Which of the following is NOT one of Mintzberg's 7 basic parts of an organization?
What is the Operating Core responsible for?
Conducting the basic work duties that give the organization its defining purpose.
What does the Strategic Apex do?
Responsible for the overall success of the entire organization.
Define Organizational Culture.
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What are Observable Artifacts in organizational culture?
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What is the focus of Schneider's ASA model?
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What is Corporate Social Responsibility?
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What does the Support Staff do?
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Define Ideology in the context of an organization.
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What effect does Politics have in an organization?
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Study Notes
Mintzberg's 7 Basic Parts of an Organization
- Operating Core: Employees carrying out essential tasks that define the organization's purpose.
- Strategic Apex: Executives responsible for the overall success and direction of the organization.
- Middle Line: Managers ensuring that the strategic goals are implemented by the operating core.
- Techno Structure: Employees with specialized technical skills essential for organizational functions.
- Support Staff: Provides auxiliary services critical for daily operations, such as janitorial and security services.
- Ideology: A belief system fostering commitment to shared values within the organization.
- Politics: Creates divisiveness and conflict, counteracting the unifying effect of ideology.
Organizational Culture
- Observable Artifacts: Visible elements of culture from which deeper meanings can be inferred about the organization.
- Espoused Values: Beliefs actively promoted and endorsed by management or the organization.
- Basic Assumptions: Deeply ingrained values that are often unspoken and taken for granted within the organization.
Schneider's ASA Model
- Suggests that individuals are attracted to organizations aligning with their values and personalities; misfits are likely to leave over time.
Corporate Social Responsibility
- Represents an organization’s commitment to actively participating in improving societal conditions.
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Explore Mintzberg's 7 basic parts of an organization through this interactive quiz. Understand essential roles like Operating Core, Strategic Apex, and Middle Line, and how they contribute to organizational success. Perfect for students diving into I/O Psychology.
