Organizations: Past and Present

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What is the main purpose of organizations?

To accomplish an objective or objectives (correct)

To restrict communication

To maximize profits

To control people's actions

When do organizations first appear in history according to the text?

10,000 B.C.

5,000 B.C.

1,000 B.C.

40,000 B.C. (correct)

What is a common characteristic of modern organizations mentioned in the text?

No leadership or management

Lack of coordination

Highly disorganized structure

Involving thousands of people (correct)

Why do organizations need coordination according to the text?

To bring down huge animals Signup and view all the answers

Why might the chief of the New York City Police Department have a more complex job than a police chief in a small town?

Based on the number of officers and organizational complexity Signup and view all the answers

How does organizational complexity affect leadership and management?

It requires better leadership and management skills Signup and view all the answers

Why were high degrees of coordination and organization required in primitive hunting parties?

To bring down huge animals for survival Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between modern organizations and the first organizations from 40,000 B.C.?

Size and complexity Signup and view all the answers

How do the organizational requirements of the New York City Police Department differ from small town police departments?

Number of officers Signup and view all the answers

Why must leaders and supervisors in larger organizations possess better leadership and management skills?

Due to organizational complexity Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of all organizations regardless of size?

Requiring leadership and management Signup and view all the answers

How does the complexity of an organization affect the job of its chief?

Makes the job more complex Signup and view all the answers

What historical evidence supports the need for organization and cooperation in early human groups?

Fossils from 40,000 B.C. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'consciously coordinated' imply about organizations?

They consist of multiple pieces that must work together Signup and view all the answers

Why is inadequate coordination detrimental to the effectiveness of a police department?

It might lead to goals not being achieved as desired Signup and view all the answers

What do large and medium-sized police departments have that require coordination according to the text?

Different units like patrol, traffic, and detective units Signup and view all the answers

How are leadership and management essential in organizations?

They help in coordinating and guiding various pieces of an organization Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'consciously coordinated' imply about organizations?

Organizations need leadership and management for coordination Signup and view all the answers

Why is coordination important for the effectiveness of a police department?

To prevent conflicts between different departments within the department Signup and view all the answers

How does the concept of leadership tie in with the term 'consciously coordinated' in organizations?

Leadership ensures that all departments work together towards common goals Signup and view all the answers

What happens when there is inadequate coordination in a police department according to the text?

Conflicts arise between departments resulting in decreased effectiveness Signup and view all the answers

Organizations: Past and Present

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What is the main purpose of organizations?

When do organizations first appear in history according to the text?

What is a common characteristic of modern organizations mentioned in the text?

Why do organizations need coordination according to the text?

Why might the chief of the New York City Police Department have a more complex job than a police chief in a small town?

How does organizational complexity affect leadership and management?

Why were high degrees of coordination and organization required in primitive hunting parties?

What is a key difference between modern organizations and the first organizations from 40,000 B.C.?

How do the organizational requirements of the New York City Police Department differ from small town police departments?

Why must leaders and supervisors in larger organizations possess better leadership and management skills?

What is a common characteristic of all organizations regardless of size?

How does the complexity of an organization affect the job of its chief?

What historical evidence supports the need for organization and cooperation in early human groups?

What does the term 'consciously coordinated' imply about organizations?

Why is inadequate coordination detrimental to the effectiveness of a police department?

What do large and medium-sized police departments have that require coordination according to the text?

How are leadership and management essential in organizations?

What does the term 'consciously coordinated' imply about organizations?

Why is coordination important for the effectiveness of a police department?

How does the concept of leadership tie in with the term 'consciously coordinated' in organizations?

What happens when there is inadequate coordination in a police department according to the text?

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