Nature of Organizing in Organizations
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What are the three sets of skills a manager must have according to the text?

  • Technical skills, human skills, and conceptual skills (correct)
  • Negotiation skills, marketing skills, and financial skills
  • Analytical skills, problem-solving skills, and communication skills
  • Leadership skills, planning skills, and decision-making skills

    • What is the main focus of technical skills for a marketing officer?

  • Developing interpersonal relationships with customers
  • Managing financial resources efficiently
  • Analyze customer buying behavior and market trends (correct)
  • Understanding the legal aspects of the market

    • Which skill set involves the ability to work well with other people?

  • Technical skills
  • Human skills (correct)
  • Analytical skills
  • Conceptual skills

    • What does conceptual skill entail according to the text?

    <p>Seeing the big picture, understanding interrelationships, and critical thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of corporations as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Legal identity separate from owners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a corporation, what happens to the liability of owners in case of financial loss?

    <p>Owners have limited liability to the amount invested</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of organizing in management?

    <p>Establishing working relationships among employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of organization is freely formed by members based on personal activities?

    <p>Informal Organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a Functional Structure, how are members grouped together?

    <p>By job similarity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of structure groups organization members based on the same product, service, or customer served?

    <p>Product Structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Geographical Structure in organizational structure is based on:

    <p>Grouping by location of activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of establishing an Organizational Structure?

    <p>Ensuring effective coordination of tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a Matrix Structure/Matrix Organization, what is the key characteristic?

    <p>Members are assigned to interdisciplinary teams from different functional departments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organizational structure is specifically designed for completing special projects?

    <p>Team Structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a Virtual Structure?

    <p>Eliminating boundaries among organizational units using IT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Contingency Theory, what does it emphasize in management?

    <p>Flexibility due to changes in the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organizational theory underscores the importance of proper management of people for success?

    <p>Resource-based Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinguishing feature of a Network Structure?

    <p>Core full-time employees working with outside partners</p> Signup and view all the answers

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