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What is the primary focus of controlling within an organization?
What is the primary focus of controlling within an organization?
Controlling is a one-time process that occurs only during the planning phase.
Controlling is a one-time process that occurs only during the planning phase.
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Name one tool used for root cause analysis (RCA).
Name one tool used for root cause analysis (RCA).
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Controlling helps to identify variances between actual performance and __________.
Controlling helps to identify variances between actual performance and __________.
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Which type of control focuses on long-term objectives?
Which type of control focuses on long-term objectives?
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Match the root cause analysis tools with their purpose:
Match the root cause analysis tools with their purpose:
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Feedback is not important for the controlling process.
Feedback is not important for the controlling process.
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What should be implemented to address a performance gap?
What should be implemented to address a performance gap?
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Which leadership style focuses on providing clear instructions and expectations?
Which leadership style focuses on providing clear instructions and expectations?
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According to Contingency Theory, there is a single best leadership style for all situations.
According to Contingency Theory, there is a single best leadership style for all situations.
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What trait is NOT typically linked to great leaders?
What trait is NOT typically linked to great leaders?
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Leaders that involve team members in decision-making processes are using a __________ leadership style.
Leaders that involve team members in decision-making processes are using a __________ leadership style.
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Match the leadership behaviors with their descriptions:
Match the leadership behaviors with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is a characteristic of Laissez-Faire (Free-Rein) Leadership?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Laissez-Faire (Free-Rein) Leadership?
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What is the primary focus of Supportive Leadership?
What is the primary focus of Supportive Leadership?
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Which type of departmentalization involves organizing teams based on geographical locations?
Which type of departmentalization involves organizing teams based on geographical locations?
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Achievement-oriented leaders have low expectations for their team.
Achievement-oriented leaders have low expectations for their team.
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Lean management seeks to maximize waste and minimize customer value.
Lean management seeks to maximize waste and minimize customer value.
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Name one strategy for staying organized at work.
Name one strategy for staying organized at work.
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Organizational structures can vary from centralized to _________ structures.
Organizational structures can vary from centralized to _________ structures.
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Match the following organizational forms with their characteristics:
Match the following organizational forms with their characteristics:
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What is a key benefit of establishing clear communication channels in an organization?
What is a key benefit of establishing clear communication channels in an organization?
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Decluttering regularly helps maintain an organized workspace.
Decluttering regularly helps maintain an organized workspace.
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What approach does design in organizational structures support?
What approach does design in organizational structures support?
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Which leadership theory emphasizes the importance of participation and contributions from group members?
Which leadership theory emphasizes the importance of participation and contributions from group members?
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According to the Great Man Theory, leaders are made, not born.
According to the Great Man Theory, leaders are made, not born.
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What do transformational leaders focus on to motivate their followers?
What do transformational leaders focus on to motivate their followers?
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______ Theory suggests that leadership is based on rewards and punishments.
______ Theory suggests that leadership is based on rewards and punishments.
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Match the following leadership theories with their characteristics:
Match the following leadership theories with their characteristics:
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What is the main purpose of removing unnecessary items from physical and digital spaces?
What is the main purpose of removing unnecessary items from physical and digital spaces?
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Organizations evolve to remain static and resist changes in technology and market demands.
Organizations evolve to remain static and resist changes in technology and market demands.
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What are the four main components of staffing?
What are the four main components of staffing?
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The process of ensuring the workforce aligns with organizational goals is called __________.
The process of ensuring the workforce aligns with organizational goals is called __________.
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Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is NOT one of the 5S in workspace management?
Which of the following is NOT one of the 5S in workspace management?
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Delegating tasks allows individuals to focus on lower-priority activities.
Delegating tasks allows individuals to focus on lower-priority activities.
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Why is organizing considered important in a workplace?
Why is organizing considered important in a workplace?
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What is a key benefit of formal organizations?
What is a key benefit of formal organizations?
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Bureaucratic structures are known for their flexibility and adaptability.
Bureaucratic structures are known for their flexibility and adaptability.
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What can clear roles in an organization improve?
What can clear roles in an organization improve?
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Bureaucratic structures predominantly rely on __________ processes.
Bureaucratic structures predominantly rely on __________ processes.
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of organic structures?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of organic structures?
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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The flexibility and adaptability of organic structures allow organizations to respond effectively to __________.
The flexibility and adaptability of organic structures allow organizations to respond effectively to __________.
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What do behavioral theories of leadership emphasize?
What do behavioral theories of leadership emphasize?
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Study Notes
Organizing Concepts & Practices
- Organizing is arranging resources and tasks to achieve goals efficiently.
- Five steps in organizing: identifying objectives, determining necessary activities, grouping similar activities, assigning duties and responsibilities, establishing authority relationships.
- Organizing functions: defining roles, creating work groups, managing resources, setting standards, establishing communication channels.
- Defining roles helps team members understand their contributions.
- Creating work groups organizes employees based on roles, skills, and objectives.
How Organizing is Achieved
- Organizing involves dividing tasks, delegating responsibilities, and coordinating efforts across different levels and departments.
- Division of work breaks down tasks into smaller segments assigned to individuals or groups best suited.
- Delegation is assigning authority and responsibility to others, enabling leaders to focus on strategic areas.
- Specialization problems include limited skill development, reduced job satisfaction, communication gaps, and integration difficulties.
- Five ways to departmentalize: functional, product-based, geographical, customer-based, and process-based.
Seven Habits to Stay Organized
- Set clear and specific, collaborative, measurable, limited, achievable, and relevant, timely goals.
- Prioritize tasks using time management tools.
- Declutter regularly.
- Create structured routines.
- Delegate effectively.
- Review and adjust plans as needed.
Establishing Communication Channels
- Clear and structured communication channels are essential for efficient information flow.
Setting Standards for Accountability
- Establishing clear consequences for actions ensures team alignment with organizational values and goals.
Prioritize Tasks (Time Management Matrix)
- Prioritize tasks by urgency and importance.
- Urgent and important tasks are crises, emergencies, pressing problems, deadlines, last-minute preparations, interruptions.
- Not urgent but important tasks are planning, prevention, values clarification, capability improvement, relationship building, true recreation/relaxation, and some calls/emails.
- Urgent but not important tasks are interruptions, some calls/emails, some meetings.
- Not urgent and not important tasks are busy work, trivial activities, some calls/emails, and escape activities.
Declutter Regularly
- Routine organizing and removing unnecessary items from physical and digital spaces improves productivity.
Designing Control Systems
- Feedforward control proactively anticipates issues.
- Concurrent control monitors activities in real-time.
- Feedback control evaluates completed activities.
- Cybernetic control regulates activities automatically.
Human-Centered Approaches
- Focusing on communication, motivation, and leadership promotes employee self-control and enhances organizational functioning.
- The control process involves establishing standards, measuring performance, comparing performance to standards, analysing deviations, and taking corrective actions.
Nature and Concepts of Controlling
- Controlling is fundamental for ensuring organizational goals are met efficiently and effectively.
- It involves monitoring, evaluating progress, detecting deviations, and implementing corrective actions.
- Controlling is a continuous process, is goal-oriented, dynamic (adapts to change), and integral to management functions. Feedback-oriented to identify improvement areas.
Types of Control
- Strategic Control focuses on long-term objectives.
- Operational Control ensures daily activities align with plans.
- Financial Control manages and evaluates financial performance.
Approaches to Designing Control Systems (Feedforward, Concurrent, Feedback, Cybernetic)
- Feedforward proactively prevents issues.
- Concurrent monitors activities in real-time.
- Feedback evaluates finished activities.
- Cybernetic controls automatically.
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This quiz covers the essential concepts and practices of organizing within a team. It delves into five crucial steps of organizing and the importance of defining roles and responsibilities. Test your understanding of effective resource management and task delegation.
