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What is the primary purpose of organizing in management?
What is the primary purpose of organizing in management?
- To motivate employees to perform better
- To allocate resources efficiently and effectively (correct)
- To determine the products or services a company will offer
- To select the best employees for the organization
In the context of management, what is the main difference between centralization and decentralization of authority and responsibility?
In the context of management, what is the main difference between centralization and decentralization of authority and responsibility?
- Centralization encourages risk-taking, whereas decentralization hinders innovation
- Centralization focuses on cross-departmental collaboration, while decentralization emphasizes individual department autonomy
- Centralization promotes employee empowerment, while decentralization restricts employee decision-making
- Centralization involves concentration of decision-making power at the top level, whereas decentralization disperses decision-making throughout the organization (correct)
What is the significance of staffing in an organization?
What is the significance of staffing in an organization?
- Staffing safeguards the organization from external competition and market changes
- Staffing focuses on reducing employee turnover rate within the organization
- Staffing helps in selecting and developing the right people for various positions in the organization (correct)
- Staffing ensures that employees comply with company policies
Which of the following types of organization involves grouping activities based on functions performed?
Which of the following types of organization involves grouping activities based on functions performed?
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What is the main difference between MBO and MBE?
What is the main difference between MBO and MBE?
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In the context of staffing, what is the span of control?
In the context of staffing, what is the span of control?
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In the context of management, what does centralization of authority involve?
In the context of management, what does centralization of authority involve?
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What is one of the main purposes of departmentation in an organization?
What is one of the main purposes of departmentation in an organization?
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What is the primary function of committees in an organization?
What is the primary function of committees in an organization?
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