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Which principle is the concept behind division of labor in organizations?
Which principle is the concept behind division of labor in organizations?
- Structural Principle
- Functional Principle (correct)
- Superior-Subordinate Principle
- Cooperative Principle
What is the purpose of breaking down work into clear areas of specialization?
What is the purpose of breaking down work into clear areas of specialization?
- To improve overall performance (correct)
- To enhance supervision
- To increase coordination of activities
- To rationalize the flow of work
Why do organizations exist?
Why do organizations exist?
- To operate separately
- To define what they are
- To accomplish goals and objectives (correct)
- To examine the organizing process
Which dimension does the functional principle relate to?
Which dimension does the functional principle relate to?
Which theory focuses mainly on structural relationships in organizations?
Which theory focuses mainly on structural relationships in organizations?
What does the formation of departments enhance in an organization?
What does the formation of departments enhance in an organization?
How many major schools of thought about organizations are there?
How many major schools of thought about organizations are there?
Which principle is needed to ensure cooperation among people pursuing their goals?
Which principle is needed to ensure cooperation among people pursuing their goals?
What are the four basic components of any organization according to the text?
What are the four basic components of any organization according to the text?
Which theory emerged in the first few decades of the 20th century?
Which theory emerged in the first few decades of the 20th century?
Which theory focuses on the formal organizational structure and the division of professional tasks?
Which theory focuses on the formal organizational structure and the division of professional tasks?
Which theorists pay particular attention to the professional dynamics and relationships within an organization?
Which theorists pay particular attention to the professional dynamics and relationships within an organization?
Which social and behavioral scientists have developed various theories to describe the correct way to understand and approach an organization's productivity and success?
Which social and behavioral scientists have developed various theories to describe the correct way to understand and approach an organization's productivity and success?
What are the four primary aspects of the environment that can impact an organization's stability and security?
What are the four primary aspects of the environment that can impact an organization's stability and security?
Which organizational structure type is characterized by employees being grouped based on the function they provide?
Which organizational structure type is characterized by employees being grouped based on the function they provide?
Which organizational chart type is the most popular and commonly used?
Which organizational chart type is the most popular and commonly used?
Which factor is NOT commonly used to group employees in a hierarchical organizational structure?
Which factor is NOT commonly used to group employees in a hierarchical organizational structure?
Which theory focuses on the emotional and psychological components of people's behavior in an organization?
Which theory focuses on the emotional and psychological components of people's behavior in an organization?
Based on the text, which theory considers interactions between people within an organization and the surrounding environment?
Based on the text, which theory considers interactions between people within an organization and the surrounding environment?
Which theory argues that there is no one right way to make a decision in organizations?
Which theory argues that there is no one right way to make a decision in organizations?
Based on the text, which theory focuses on studying what drives and inspires members of an organization to work towards their professional goals?
Based on the text, which theory focuses on studying what drives and inspires members of an organization to work towards their professional goals?
Which one of these is a disadvantage of a Matrix organizational structure?
Which one of these is a disadvantage of a Matrix organizational structure?
Which one of these is a disadvantage of a Horizontal/Flat organizational structure?
Which one of these is a disadvantage of a Horizontal/Flat organizational structure?
Which one of these is an advantage of a Network organizational structure?
Which one of these is an advantage of a Network organizational structure?
Which one of these is a disadvantage of a Network organizational structure?
Which one of these is a disadvantage of a Network organizational structure?
Which one of these is a disadvantage of a divisional organizational structure?
Which one of these is a disadvantage of a divisional organizational structure?
Which one of these is a disadvantage of a line organizational structure?
Which one of these is a disadvantage of a line organizational structure?
Which one of these is a disadvantage of a team-based organizational structure?
Which one of these is a disadvantage of a team-based organizational structure?
Which one of these is an advantage of a divisional organizational structure?
Which one of these is an advantage of a divisional organizational structure?
What are the four key elements of an organization's structure according to Edgar Schein?
What are the four key elements of an organization's structure according to Edgar Schein?
What is the role of a manager in coordinating the effort of work?
What is the role of a manager in coordinating the effort of work?
How did Ford Motor Company achieve efficiency in their assembly line?
How did Ford Motor Company achieve efficiency in their assembly line?
What is the division of labor in an organization?
What is the division of labor in an organization?
What is the trade-off between breadth and depth of knowledge in specialization?
What is the trade-off between breadth and depth of knowledge in specialization?
Which organizational structure has a tall hierarchy?
Which organizational structure has a tall hierarchy?
What does the span of control refer to in an organizational structure?
What does the span of control refer to in an organizational structure?
What is the effect of delayering in organizations?
What is the effect of delayering in organizations?
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