Organizations Throughout History
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What is the main purpose of organizations?

  • To confuse individuals
  • To compete with each other
  • To coordinate and achieve objectives (correct)
  • To hinder progress
  • When did the concept of organization start?

  • 2,000 B.C.
  • 1,000 A.D.
  • 500 A.D.
  • 40,000 B.C. (correct)
  • What is a common characteristic among all organizations?

  • Complexity (correct)
  • Inefficiency
  • Lack of coordination
  • Isolation
  • What happens to the leadership and management skills required as organizations grow larger?

    <p>They become more essential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of size, what is a common feature of most police departments in the U.S.?

    <p>They have 10 or fewer officers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the job of the New York City Police Department's chief from that of a police chief in a small town?

    <p>Complexity and difficulty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basic definition of an organization?

    <p>An entity consisting of two or more people working together towards objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was a high degree of coordination required in primitive hunting parties?

    <p>To bring down huge animals for survival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to the increased complexity of organizations today?

    <p>Increased number of people involved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential for leaders and supervisors in larger organizations to have better skills?

    <p>Due to the inherent complexity resulting from organizational size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant difference in the roles of police chiefs in large and small departments?

    <p>The number of officers under their supervision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the job of the New York City Police Department's chief compare to that of a chief in a small town?

    <p>The New York City chief has a more complex and difficult role due to the larger department size</p> Signup and view all the answers

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