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What is the main purpose of an organization according to the text?
What is the main purpose of an organization according to the text?
- To create a social entity for people to interact
- To achieve economic goals and increase productivity (correct)
- To compete with other organizations
- To focus on individual needs and desires
What is the role of authority in an organization?
What is the role of authority in an organization?
- It ensures unity of purpose in pursuit of common goals (correct)
- It promotes individual authority over group goals
- It discourages cooperation among employees
- It is not necessary in organizational structures
What happens if organizations do not create value according to the text?
What happens if organizations do not create value according to the text?
- They become more productive
- They separate their operations
- They cease to exist (correct)
- They focus more on social interactions
Which factor is NOT part of the process in creating value in an organization as per the text?
Which factor is NOT part of the process in creating value in an organization as per the text?
In the context of organizational theory, what does KSAOs stand for?
In the context of organizational theory, what does KSAOs stand for?
What is the key characteristic of Classical Organizational Theory according to the text?
What is the key characteristic of Classical Organizational Theory according to the text?
What is the primary function of an organization according to the text?
What is the primary function of an organization according to the text?
In the context of organizational theory, what is meant by 'System of differentiated activities'?
In the context of organizational theory, what is meant by 'System of differentiated activities'?
What does Classical Organizational Theory propose organizations exist for?
What does Classical Organizational Theory propose organizations exist for?
What is the significance of 'People' in an organization as highlighted in the text?
What is the significance of 'People' in an organization as highlighted in the text?
Why is 'Cooperation toward a goal' considered essential in organizations?
Why is 'Cooperation toward a goal' considered essential in organizations?
What does 'Authority' primarily facilitate in an organization?
What does 'Authority' primarily facilitate in an organization?
What happens if an organization fails to create value?
What happens if an organization fails to create value?
What is the key role of 'Environment' in creating value for an organization as per the text?
What is the key role of 'Environment' in creating value for an organization as per the text?
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Study Notes
Organization
- An organization is a collectivity of parts that cannot accomplish their goals effectively if they operated separately.
- It's a tool people use to coordinate their actions to obtain something they desire or value to achieve a goal.
- An organization is a social entity, made up of people that agree on, and work towards goals.
Organizational Theory
- Organizational Theory is a set of propositions that explains or predicts how groups and individuals behave in varying organizational structures and circumstances.
Creation of Value
- Organizations create value through the process: Environment (Customers, Suppliers) > Input (Raw Materials, IT, HR) > Process (Machines, Computers, KSAOs) > Output (Products, Services).
Classical Organizational Theory
- Classical Organizational Theory states that organizations exist for economic reasons and to accomplish productivity goals.
- The basic ingredients of any organization include:
- A system of differentiated activities that are linked to each other.
- People who perform tasks and exercise authority.
- Cooperation toward a goal, with unity of purpose in pursuit of common goals.
- Authority that ensures cooperation among people pursuing their goals.
- There is a "right" structure for an organization that allows it to accomplish its objectives.
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