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1. The virtual or network organization suggests:
there is no "one best" structure appropriate for every organization; this approach contends the "best" structure for an organization fits its needs for the situation at the time.
administration is the primary function performed; other functions-such as marketing, engineering, production, and finance-are outsourced to other organizations or individuals.
organizing a business according to job or purpose and is most easily recognized by departments that focus on a single function or goal.
combining elements of the functional and the divisional structures, to bring specialists from different areas of a business to work together on different projects on a short-term basis.
basing functions on product, geographic area or territory, or customer.
2. Which of the following defines planning?
It consists of grouping people and assigning activities so that job tasks and the mission can be properly carried out.
It involves selecting, placing, training, developing, compensating, and evaluating employees.
It is the process of anticipating future events and conditions and determining courses of action for achieving organizational objectives.
It involves managerial functions like issuing directives, assignments, and instructions that initiates action.
It is the process of evaluating and regulating ongoing activities to ensure that goals are achieved.
3. Which of the following defines directing?
It consists of grouping people and assigning activities so that job tasks and the mission can be properly carried out.
It is the process of anticipating future events and conditions and determining courses of action for achieving organizational objectives.
It involves selecting, placing, training, developing, compensating, and evaluating employees.
It is the process of evaluating and regulating ongoing activities to ensure that goals are achieved.
It involves managerial functions like issuing directives, assignments, and instructions that initiates action.
4. The top management level includes such positions as:
chief financial officer, chief marketing officer, and executive vice presidents.
regional manager, plant manager, and branch manager.
division head, project director, and marketing manager.
supervisor, section chief, and office manager.
foreman and team leader.