Organizational Improvement Concepts

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What is the primary purpose of an Advocacy Cooperative?

To promote and advocate cooperativism among its members and the public (correct)

To facilitate financial transactions for its members

To provide educational services through licensed institutions

To produce and market dairy products

Which type of cooperative is primarily organized to serve farmers who are agrarian reform beneficiaries?

Dairy Cooperative

Agrarian Reform Cooperative (correct)

Advocacy Cooperative

Education Cooperative

What essential feature is required for the existence of formal cooperatives?

Formal records such as articles of incorporation and minutes of meetings (correct)

Voluntary membership without limitations

A shared physical space for operation

Regular contributions from members

What distinguishes a Cooperative Bank from other types of cooperatives?

It primarily offers financial services to cooperatives and their members Signup and view all the answers

What limits the powers of ownership in a cooperative setup?

Restrictions imposed by the SEC on close corporations Signup and view all the answers

What defines a One Person Corporation (OPC)?

It has a single stockholder. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a consequence of a corporation having a separate personality?

Corporations can bring legal actions in their own name. Signup and view all the answers

What is the corporate term of a corporation typically?

Perpetual existence unless otherwise stated. Signup and view all the answers

How is a corporation created?

By operation of law. Signup and view all the answers

What requirement must an individual meet to be a corporator in a corporation?

Be of legal age and own at least one share. Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the legal distinction between a corporation and its stockholders?

Doctrine of separate personality. Signup and view all the answers

What must occur for a corporation whose term has expired to revive its existence?

Application made to the commission by the majority of stockholders. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an attribute of a corporation?

It requires all decisions to be made by its members. Signup and view all the answers

What does the adaptation approach in organizational change focus on?

Modifying internal operations to suit the environment Signup and view all the answers

Which approach contends that moral acts promote the individual's best long-term interests?

Individualism approach Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the favorability influence approach?

To alter the environment to be more favorable for operations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key aspect of the moral-rights approach?

Prioritizing individual rights and liberties Signup and view all the answers

What does the ethical issue intensity refer to?

The importance of an ethical issue to an individual or group Signup and view all the answers

In which approach is moral decision-making based on equity and fairness focal?

Justice approach Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'independent action' in an organizational context?

A strategy to influence the environment without outside assistance Signup and view all the answers

What does the corporate culture encompass?

The set of shared values, norms, and artifacts among employees Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an Electric Cooperative?

Undertaking power generation using renewable sources Signup and view all the answers

What document is necessary to effect a transfer of ownership in a corporation?

Deed of Transfer/Assignment of Shares Signup and view all the answers

What is the corporate tax rate mentioned for corporations?

30% Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition does a dissolution of a partnership occur?

When one partner leaves the partnership Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a Housing Cooperative?

It is co-owned and controlled by its members. Signup and view all the answers

What must happen for a corporation to have perpetual existence?

It must express intent to abide by the corporate terms. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of a Financial Service Cooperative?

Providing savings and credit services Signup and view all the answers

What must occur for the sale of corporate assets including goodwill?

A majority vote of the Board and 2/3 of stockholder capital Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of quality control?

Ensuring products meet quality specifications Signup and view all the answers

What is a core component of wage incentive systems?

Setting bonuses for exceeding production targets Signup and view all the answers

Which element is part of planning marketing programs?

Focusing on the product mix, prices, and promotions Signup and view all the answers

What role do professors typically adopt in the case method approach?

Taking a passive role and moderating discussions Signup and view all the answers

What assumption is made regarding students in a typical lecture format?

Students can actively contribute to the learning process Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is evaluated in the administration of a marketing program?

Performance of marketing sales and personnel Signup and view all the answers

What is an expected outcome of effective participation in a lecture?

Greater knowledge retention as measured by exam results Signup and view all the answers

What signifies a successful quality control process?

Products consistently meeting quality specifications Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Organization Improvement Concepts

Locus of Control: Refers to the extent to which individuals believe they can control their own fate in organizational settings.
Adaptation Approach: Organizations modify internal operations to align better with their external environments.
Favorability Influence Approach: Organizations aim to change the external environment to support their operations.
Domain Shift: Involves organizations selecting a new environment that better suits their objectives.
Independent Action: Strategies used by organizations to alter aspects of the environment on their own.
Cooperative Action: Joint strategies utilized by multiple organizations to exert influence over the environment.

Ethical Decision-Making Approaches

Utilitarian Approach: A moral philosophy suggesting that actions are right if they produce the greatest good for the greatest number.
Individualism Approach: Asserts that acts are moral if they promote individual long-term interests.
Moral-Rights Approach: Posits that individuals possess fundamental rights that must not be violated, regardless of a situation.
Justice Approach: Focuses on equity, fairness, and impartiality in moral decision-making.

Corporate Structure and Regulations

Attributes of a Corporation:
- An artificial entity with a distinct legal personality.
- Created through legal processes with rights to succession and operations as defined by law.
- Corporators are individuals who compose the corporation, including shareholders and members.
Consequences of Separate Personality:
- Corporations are liable for their own obligations, separate from those of stockholders.
- Corporations can initiate legal actions in their own name.
- Properties held by the corporation are not considered to be personal properties of the stockholders.
Corporate Existence: Corporations generally maintain perpetual existence unless explicitly defined otherwise in their Articles of Incorporation or by overarching legislation.

Types of Cooperatives

Advocacy Cooperative: Focuses on promoting cooperative values among members and the public.
Agrarian Reform Cooperative: Formed primarily by agrarian reform beneficiaries, supporting marginal farmers.
Electric Cooperative: Aims at power generation using renewable energy resources for local households.
Health Services Cooperative: Provides health services for community welfare and member benefit.
Housing Cooperative: Assists members in accessing housing through a collaborative savings program.

Corporate Operations and Governance

Corporate Taxation: Corporations are taxed at a corporate rate of 30%.
Dissolution of Partnerships: Occurs when a partner withdraws from the partnership.
Transfer of Ownership: Requires formal documentation and compliance with regulations for shares to be legally transferred.

Academic Methods of Instruction

Lecture Method: Assumes lecturers possess superior knowledge, with students primarily absorbing information.
Case Method: Encourages active participation and application of learned concepts to real-world scenarios, promoting discussion and critical thinking.
Success Measurement: In both lecture and case methods, success is evaluated based on participant engagement and information retention as assessed through examinations.

Quality Control and Wage Incentive Systems

Quality Control: Ensures products meet established quality specifications through systematic processes.
Wage Incentive Systems: Links bonuses and pay to performance metrics that drive productivity within organizations.

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Explore key concepts related to organizational improvement, such as locus of control, adaptation approaches, and corporate culture. This quiz will challenge your understanding of how organizations can manage their environments and internal operations for better effectiveness. Delve into the factors that influence organizational success and employee engagement.