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Match the types of organizations with their descriptions:
Corporations = Governments, non-governmental organizations, etc. Hybrid organization = Fulfills public duties and develops commercial market activities Voluntary association = Consists of volunteers Partnerships = Operates in both the public sector and the private sector simultaneously
Match the organizational structures with their characteristics:
Committees or juries = A group of peers who decide as a group, perhaps by voting Ecologies = A hierarchical structure with a top-down approach Matrix organizations = A hybrid structure with multiple lines of authority Pyramids or hierarchies = A structure that resembles a network of relationships
Match the types of organizations with their purposes:
Charities = To provide humanitarian services Non-governmental organizations = To influence public policy Armed forces = To maintain national security Cooperatives = To provide services to its members
Match the organizations with their operating characteristics:
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Match the types of organizations with their scopes:
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Match the organizational type with its characteristic:
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Match the concept with its description:
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Match the organizational type with its hierarchy structure:
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Match the concept with its advantage:
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Match the organizational type with its potential drawback:
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Study Notes
Types of Organizations
- An organization is a social entity with a collective goal, linked to an external environment.
- Types of organizations include: corporations, governments, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, armed forces, charities, not-for-profit corporations, partnerships, cooperatives, universities, and political organizations.
- Hybrid organizations operate in both public and private sectors, fulfilling public duties and developing commercial market activities.
Voluntary Associations
- A voluntary association is an organization consisting of volunteers.
- These organizations may operate without legal formalities, depending on jurisdiction.
Organizational Structures
Committee or Juries
- Consist of a group of peers who decide as a group, perhaps by voting.
- Members of the committee are usually assigned to perform or lead further actions after the group comes to a decision.
Ecologies
- Organizations with intense competition, where bad parts of the organization "starve" and good ones get more work.
- Everybody is paid for what they actually do, and runs a tiny business that has to show a profit, or they'll be fired.
Matrix Organization
- Assigns each worker two bosses in two different hierarchies: functional and executive.
- Functional hierarchy assures each type of expert is well-trained and measured by a super-expert boss.
- Executive hierarchy tries to get projects completed using experts.
Pyramids or Hierarchical Organization
- A hierarchy with a leader who leads other individual members of the organization.
- Often associated with bureaucracy.
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This quiz covers the different types of organizations, including corporations, governments, non-governmental organizations, and more. Learn about the characteristics and features of various organizations.