Principles of Management: Organisation Design and Structure Quiz

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What is the primary mechanism with which managers activate their plans?

Leading the team

Monitoring the activities

Organising the resources (correct)

Controlling the budget

What does the function of 'organising' entail?

Determining which tasks are to be done and how they are to be grouped (correct)

Developing new products

Implementing marketing strategies

Setting financial goals for the team

How did Chester Barnyard define an organisation?

A system of consciously coordinated activities of two or more persons (correct)

A system of coordinated activities of a single person

A system of unconsciously coordinated activities

A set of parallel efforts by individuals

What is a formal organisation?

A cooperative system where people combine efforts for a common purpose Signup and view all the answers

What remains important in the managerial functions according to the passage?

Organising function Signup and view all the answers

What does the organising function include?

Determining what tasks are to be done and how they are to be grouped Signup and view all the answers

What is the key element in the definition of 'organisation' according to Davis?

Conscious coordination Signup and view all the answers

According to Sheldon, what does 'organisation' involve?

Combining work and facilities effectively Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the process of organizing?

Determination of objectives Signup and view all the answers

How are tasks classified into manageable work units in the process of organizing?

Based on similarity of activities Signup and view all the answers

What is usually done after grouping tasks into manageable work units in the process of organizing?

Assigning duties Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for purchase of goods according to the example provided in the text?

Purchase manager Signup and view all the answers

What is implied by the phrase 'conscious coordination'?

Deliberate and intentional cooperation Signup and view all the answers

What does 'organisation' provide within its structural framework?

Coordinated and related activities Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of organizing a mechanism to achieve?

Objectives by division of work, authority, and responsibility among its members Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of organising based on according to Sheldon's definition?

The process of combining work with necessary facilities for execution Signup and view all the answers

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