Understanding Concepts of Line, Staff and Auxiliary in Organization
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What are the three types of agencies in the administrative organization of government institutions?

  • Line, staff, and auxiliary (correct)
  • Executive, legislative, and judicial
  • Federal, state, and local
  • Primary, secondary, and tertiary
  • According to L. D. White, how is the business of government transacted?

  • By a direct interaction between government officials and citizens
  • Through continuous reorganization and restructuring
  • Through an elaborate organization with a universal superior-subordinate relationship (correct)
  • By following the principles of generalization
  • What is the main characteristic of the central hierarchy in the administrative organization of government institutions?

  • It operates independently of other units
  • It has a non-hierarchical structure
  • It follows a decentralized decision-making process
  • It comprises the line, staff, and auxiliary agencies (correct)
  • What distinguishes the three organization units (line, staff, and auxiliary) in government institutions?

    <p>The nature of work performed by them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of staff units within the administrative organization of government institutions?

    <p>Advisory and preparatory operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some units assisting the line that are concerned with housekeeping operations described as?

    <p>Auxiliary agencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the article?

    <p>To discuss the differences between line, staff, and auxiliary agencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to L. D. White, what is the central hierarchy in administrative systems?

    <p>Line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scholar described staff organization as deliberate organization for thought?

    <p>Oliver Sheldon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many types of line agencies are mentioned in public administration?

    <p>Four</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the distinction between line and staff in public administration derive from?

    <p>Military administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do staff and auxiliary agencies do in a large and complex organization?

    <p>They provide common housekeeping services to the line agencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Dimock, Dimock and Koieng, how do staff and line coordinate?

    <p>On a horizontal plane of authority and responsibility under the chief executive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Pfiffner and Presthus compare the distinction between staff and line to?

    <p>Direct and indirect labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Koontz and O’Donnell, what are line and staff characterizations of?

    <p>Authority relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Administrative Organization of Government Institutions

    • There are three types of agencies in the administrative organization of government institutions.

    Transaction of Government Business

    • According to L.D. White, the business of government is transacted through the central hierarchy.

    Characteristics of Central Hierarchy

    • The main characteristic of the central hierarchy is that it is a scalar system, where each lower unit is responsible to a higher unit.

    Line, Staff, and Auxiliary Units

    • The three organization units (line, staff, and auxiliary) are distinguished by their functions and roles.
    • Line units are directly concerned with the execution of the main functions of the organization.
    • Staff units are concerned with providing advice, assistance, and support to the line units.
    • Auxiliary units assist the line units with housekeeping operations, such as supplies, transportation, and maintenance.

    Focus of Staff Units

    • The focus of staff units is on providing expert advice and assistance to the line units.

    Auxiliary Units

    • Auxiliary units are concerned with housekeeping operations, such as supplies, transportation, and maintenance, and assist the line units.

    Purpose of the Article

    • The purpose of the article is to discuss the administrative organization of government institutions.

    Central Hierarchy

    • According to L.D. White, the central hierarchy is a scalar system where each lower unit is responsible to a higher unit.

    Staff Organization

    • According to Gulick, staff organization is a deliberate organization for thought.

    Line Agencies

    • There are two types of line agencies mentioned in public administration: departmental and functional.

    Distinction between Line and Staff

    • The distinction between line and staff in public administration derives from the type of authority exercised by each.

    Roles of Staff and Auxiliary Agencies

    • In a large and complex organization, staff and auxiliary agencies provide support and assistance to the line units.

    Coordination between Staff and Line

    • According to Dimock, Dimock, and Koontz, staff and line coordinate through a system of mutual adaptation and adjustment.

    Analogy of Line and Staff

    • According to Pfiffner and Presthus, the distinction between line and staff can be compared to the distinction between the nervous system and the circulatory system.

    Line and Staff Characterizations

    • According to Koontz and O’Donnell, line and staff characterizations are based on the types of functions performed and the authority exercised.

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    This quiz covers the understanding of concepts of line, staff and auxiliary in an organizational setup. It may include topics such as organizational structure, roles and responsibilities, and the relationships between different divisions within an organization.

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