10 Questions
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:
Secret societies = Operates in secret and/or illegally Informal clubs = Operates without legal formalities Criminal organizations = Operates illegally and for personal gain Resistance movement = Operates in secret to challenge authority
Match the types of organizations with their scopes:
International organizations = Operates globally National organizations = Operates within a single country Local organizations = Operates within a specific geographic area Global organizations = Operates across multiple countries
Match the organizational type with its characteristic:
Committee = Members are assigned to perform or lead further actions after the decision 2-Ecologies Organization = Bad parts of the organization starve, good ones get more work Matrix Organization = Each worker has two bosses in two different hierarchies Pyramids or Hierarchical Organization = A leader leads other individual members of the organization
Match the concept with its description:
Jury = A group that makes a decision, but does not lead further actions Committee = A group that makes a decision and leads further actions Condorcet's Jury Theorem = A concept that proves that if the average member votes better than a roll of dice, the group's decision improves 2-Ecologies Organization = A type of organization with intense competition and profit-driven units
Match the organizational type with its hierarchy structure:
Matrix Organization = Two hierarchies: functional and executive Pyramids or Hierarchical Organization = A single leader leading individual members 2-Ecologies Organization = A competitive, profit-driven structure Committee = A group with assigned tasks after decision-making
Match the concept with its advantage:
Condorcet's Jury Theorem = Proves that a group's decision improves if the average member votes better than a roll of dice Matrix Organization = Ensures experts are well-trained and measured by a super-expert 2-Ecologies Organization = Innovative and profitable units thrive, weak ones are eliminated Pyramids or Hierarchical Organization = Clear line of command and decision-making
Match the organizational type with its potential drawback:
Pyramids or Hierarchical Organization = Associated with bureaucracy Matrix Organization = Confusing to have two bosses with different goals Committee = Decisions may not improve if the average member votes poorly 2-Ecologies Organization = Ruthless competition may lead to staff burnout
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.
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.
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