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What is the primary purpose of any organization?
What is the primary purpose of any organization?
- To minimize resource utilization
- To generate maximum profit at any cost
- To provide useful goods and/or services that return value to society (correct)
- To maintain a strong authority structure
Which of the following best describes the function of an open system in an organization?
Which of the following best describes the function of an open system in an organization?
- A system that transforms resource inputs into product outputs while interacting with the environment (correct)
- A system that disregards customer needs
- A system that only focuses on internal efficiency
- A system with closed feedback loops and rigid processes
Which of the following is NOT a component of productivity?
Which of the following is NOT a component of productivity?
- Quality of work performance
- Quantity of work performed
- Employee satisfaction (correct)
- Resource utilization
What does 'performance effectiveness' primarily refer to?
What does 'performance effectiveness' primarily refer to?
Which statement accurately reflects the concept of 'value-added' in an organization?
Which statement accurately reflects the concept of 'value-added' in an organization?
What is the primary difference between performance efficiency and performance effectiveness?
What is the primary difference between performance efficiency and performance effectiveness?
How has the concept of 'Command & Control' in organizations changed over time?
How has the concept of 'Command & Control' in organizations changed over time?
Why is the belief in human capital considered valuable in an organization?
Why is the belief in human capital considered valuable in an organization?
Flashcards
Organization
Organization
A collection of individuals working together to achieve a shared goal, whether it's profit, societal impact, or a non-profit mission.
Transformation Process
Transformation Process
The process of transforming resources (inputs) into valuable goods or services (outputs).
Customer Feedback
Customer Feedback
The feedback received from customers about goods and services. It's crucial for organizations to survive and improve.
Value-Added
Value-Added
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Productivity
Productivity
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Performance Effectiveness
Performance Effectiveness
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Performance Efficiency
Performance Efficiency
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Belief in Human Capital
Belief in Human Capital
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Study Notes
Organization in the New Workplace
- Definition: A collection of people working together to achieve common goals (profit, societal benefit, etc.). Examples include schools and banks.
- Purpose: Provide useful goods or services that satisfy customer needs and return value to society.
- Organization as a System: Interconnected parts functioning together for common goals. These parts interact with the external environment. Transforms inputs into outputs.
Organization as an Open System
- Inputs: Resources like people, money, and materials.
- Transformation Process: Workflow/processes that create the product. Crucially, this includes customer and client feedback in that business survival relies on customer feedback.
- Outputs: Finished goods and services. Includes feedback from consumers.
Performance
- Value-Added: Occurs when an organization increases the worth of resources through operations. Results in profit for businesses and societal wealth for non-profits.
- Productivity: A measure of work performance (both quantity and quality) taking resource utilization into account.
- Effectiveness: Measuring goal accomplishment (doing things right).
- Efficiency: Doing things right (with minimal waste). This is related to performing tasks well and producing the desired result.
Factors impacting Organizations
- Focus on Human Capital: The importance of employee knowledge and skills.
- Shift Away from Command and Control: Traditional hierarchies are less common.
- Importance of Teamwork: Collaboration is significant for creative problem-solving and achieving goals.
- Effectiveness of Technology: This plays a large part in changes to how organizations work. Speed and efficiency are key elements
- New Workforce Expectations: Focus on work-life balance and flexible work environments.
- Total Quality Management (TQM): Ongoing improvement to meet customer needs.
- Critical/Survival Skills: Mastery of skills, strong communication, networking, and entrepreneurial thinking are crucial for success.
Organizational Processes
- Resources, inputs, outputs are all part of a transformation process, changing from input to output.
- Businesses need to satisfy consumer needs and demands from their environment. This includes keeping updated with news.
- Organizations need to adapt their operations to achieve the best possible results for their stakeholders.
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