12 Questions
What is the main purpose of organizations?
To coordinate and achieve objectives
When did the concept of organization start?
40,000 B.C.
What is a common characteristic among all organizations?
Complexity
What happens to the leadership and management skills required as organizations grow larger?
They become more essential
In terms of size, what is a common feature of most police departments in the U.S.?
They have 10 or fewer officers
What distinguishes the job of the New York City Police Department's chief from that of a police chief in a small town?
Complexity and difficulty
What is the basic definition of an organization?
An entity consisting of two or more people working together towards objectives
Why was a high degree of coordination required in primitive hunting parties?
To bring down huge animals for survival
What contributes to the increased complexity of organizations today?
Increased number of people involved
Why is it essential for leaders and supervisors in larger organizations to have better skills?
Due to the inherent complexity resulting from organizational size
What is a significant difference in the roles of police chiefs in large and small departments?
The number of officers under their supervision
How does the job of the New York City Police Department's chief compare to that of a chief in a small town?
The New York City chief has a more complex and difficult role due to the larger department size
Explore the evolution of organizations from primitive hunting parties to complex modern structures. Learn about the importance of coordination in achieving objectives across different time periods.
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